WE LOVE READING SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2024 – DAY39 – 6,7,8,9,10 CLASSES

SUMMER BREAK ACTIVITIES – GUIDELINES FOR TEACHERS

• Class teachers have to create Whats app groups with their class students.
• Ask them to maintain a notebook for summer activities and submit at the time of reopening.
• Keep in touch with the students and encourage them from time to time to monitor their activities.
• Gather students activities in the form of pics/videos/reports through Whats app group

• Music, Dance and Drama :

Select a music/dance/drama of their own culture or local tradition where a group of people (Peer/siblings/other family members) come together to develop the child’s aesthetic sense. Example: Folk or traditional songs/dance can be recorded from their area using some musical instruments involving their siblings, friends and family members.

WE LOVE READING SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2024 for Class 6 Students :

ACTIVITY1 :

English words everyday by using your dictionary and note down in your notebook   (మీ dictionary ఉపయోగించడం ద్వారా ప్రతిరోజూ 5 ఆంగ్ల పదాలను నేర్చుకోండి మరియు మీ నోట్‌బుక్‌లో వ్రాసుకోండి)

Learning Outcomes :  To develop writing and  reference skills.

ACTIVITY2 : 

ACTIVITY3 :   What Is an Adverb?

Like an adjective gives us more information about the noun in a sentence, an adverb is used to provide more information about the verb or the action in the sentence. It also has the property of describing the adjective or another adverb.

Definition of an Adverb

An adverb, according to the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, is “a word that adds more information about place, time, manner, cause or degree to a verb, an adjective, a phrase or another adverb.” The Cambridge Dictionary defines an adverb as “a word that describes or gives more information about a verb, adjective, adverb, or phrase.”

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary provides a similar definition. It defines an adverb as “a word used to modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb and often used to show degree, manner, place, or time.” According to the Collins Dictionary, an adverb is defined as “a word such as ‘slowly’, ‘ now’, ‘very’, ‘politically’, or ‘ fortunately’ which adds information about the action, event, or situation mentioned in a clause.”

Types of Adverbs

Adverbs are categorised into different types according to their functions when used in a sentence. Given below are the different types of adverbs.

• Adverbs of Manner
• Adverbs of Time
• Adverbs of Place
• Adverbs of Frequency
• Adverbs of Degree
• Conjunctive Adverbs

Check out the article on types of adverbs to learn more about them in detail. Furthermore, read through the article on adverbial phrases to learn what they are.

Examples of Adverbs

Now that you know what adverbs are and how there are different types of adverbs, let us look at some adverb examples to see how they can be used effectively in sentences.

How Adverbs are Used in Sentences

Unlike other parts of speech, adverbs can be placed at any part of the sentence (beginning, middle or end), and make complete sense without sounding absurd. Another characteristic is that multiple adverbs can be used in a sentence. Have a look at the following examples to have a clear understanding of the same.

• I was planning to go to the supermarket to buy some groceries. However, I did not find the time to go. So I ordered online.
• My mom did not cook breakfast today. Therefore, we ended up making noodles for everyone.
• Normally, we go to church on Sundays.
• Don’t you think the coffee is too sweet?
• Do not worry. You will gradually learn how to do it.
• The song I was listening to yesterday was very soothing.
• He kept talking to me for such a long time but I barely knew him.
• It is extremely hot outside today.
• How often do you work out?
• Can I come home tomorrow?

Check Your Knowledge of Adverbs

Identify the most suitable adverb from the list given below and use them to complete the following sentences.

(slightly, too, very, anywhere, instantly, quarterly, soon, never, rarely , seldom, monthly, extremely, seriously, sometimes, weekly)

1. The weather here is _____ cold.

2. I am _________ sorry for the delay.

3. You will receive an OTP and on entering it, your account will be _________ activated.

4. The journal is published ______________.

5. Can you please finish it ______ so that I can use the table.

6. She _______ goes to the salon.

7. Oshin did not find the blue file ________.

8. __________, I like to go on a trip alone just to clear my mind and have a break from this busy schedule.

9. This seems to be ________ absurd.

10. The teacher asked her students to take the project _________ as it would be considered for internal marks.

 

You have probably got all of it right. Let us find out. Note that some adverbs can be used interchangeably.

1. The weather here is too/very/extremely cold.

2. I am extremely sorry for the delay.

3. You will receive an OTP and on entering it, your account will be instantly activated.

4. The journal is published weekly/monthly/quarterly.

5. Can you please finish it soon so that I can use the table.

6. She seldom/rarely/never goes to the salon.

7. Oshin did not find the blue file anywhere.

8.Sometimes, I like to go on a trip alone just to clear my mind and have a break from this busy schedule.

9. This seems to be too/very absurd.

10. The teacher asked her students to take the project seriously as it would be considered for internal marks.

 

WE LOVE READING SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2024  for Class 7  Students :

ACTIVITY 1.

English words everyday by using your dictionary and note down in your notebook   (మీ dictionary ఉపయోగించడం ద్వారా ప్రతిరోజూ 5 ఆంగ్ల పదాలను నేర్చుకోండి మరియు మీ నోట్‌బుక్‌లో వ్రాసుకోండి)

Learning Outcomes :  To develop writing and  reference skills.

 ACTIVITY 2. 

ACTIVITY 3. 

What Is an Adverb?

Like an adjective gives us more information about the noun in a sentence, an adverb is used to provide more information about the verb or the action in the sentence. It also has the property of describing the adjective or another adverb.

Definition of an Adverb

An adverb, according to the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, is “a word that adds more information about place, time, manner, cause or degree to a verb, an adjective, a phrase or another adverb.” The Cambridge Dictionary defines an adverb as “a word that describes or gives more information about a verb, adjective, adverb, or phrase.”

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary provides a similar definition. It defines an adverb as “a word used to modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb and often used to show degree, manner, place, or time.” According to the Collins Dictionary, an adverb is defined as “a word such as ‘slowly’, ‘ now’, ‘very’, ‘politically’, or ‘ fortunately’ which adds information about the action, event, or situation mentioned in a clause.”

Types of Adverbs

Adverbs are categorised into different types according to their functions when used in a sentence. Given below are the different types of adverbs.

• Adverbs of Manner
• Adverbs of Time
• Adverbs of Place
• Adverbs of Frequency
• Adverbs of Degree
• Conjunctive Adverbs

Check out the article on types of adverbs to learn more about them in detail. Furthermore, read through the article on adverbial phrases to learn what they are.

Examples of Adverbs

Now that you know what adverbs are and how there are different types of adverbs, let us look at some adverb examples to see how they can be used effectively in sentences.

How Adverbs are Used in Sentences

Unlike other parts of speech, adverbs can be placed at any part of the sentence (beginning, middle or end), and make complete sense without sounding absurd. Another characteristic is that multiple adverbs can be used in a sentence. Have a look at the following examples to have a clear understanding of the same.

• I was planning to go to the supermarket to buy some groceries. However, I did not find the time to go. So I ordered online.
• My mom did not cook breakfast today. Therefore, we ended up making noodles for everyone.
• Normally, we go to church on Sundays.
• Don’t you think the coffee is too sweet?
• Do not worry. You will gradually learn how to do it.
• The song I was listening to yesterday was very soothing.
• He kept talking to me for such a long time but I barely knew him.
• It is extremely hot outside today.
• How often do you work out?
• Can I come home tomorrow?

Check Your Knowledge of Adverbs

Identify the most suitable adverb from the list given below and use them to complete the following sentences.

(slightly, too, very, anywhere, instantly, quarterly, soon, never, rarely , seldom, monthly, extremely, seriously, sometimes, weekly)

1. The weather here is _____ cold.

2. I am _________ sorry for the delay.

3. You will receive an OTP and on entering it, your account will be _________ activated.

4. The journal is published ______________.

5. Can you please finish it ______ so that I can use the table.

6. She _______ goes to the salon.

7. Oshin did not find the blue file ________.

8. __________, I like to go on a trip alone just to clear my mind and have a break from this busy schedule.

9. This seems to be ________ absurd.

10. The teacher asked her students to take the project _________ as it would be considered for internal marks.

 

You have probably got all of it right. Let us find out. Note that some adverbs can be used interchangeably.

1. The weather here is too/very/extremely cold.

2. I am extremely sorry for the delay.

3. You will receive an OTP and on entering it, your account will be instantly activated.

4. The journal is published weekly/monthly/quarterly.

5. Can you please finish it soon so that I can use the table.

6. She seldom/rarely/never goes to the salon.

7. Oshin did not find the blue file anywhere.

8.Sometimes, I like to go on a trip alone just to clear my mind and have a break from this busy schedule.

9. This seems to be too/very absurd.

10. The teacher asked her students to take the project seriously as it would be considered for internal marks.

 

 

WE LOVE READING SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2024  for Class 8  Students :

ACTIVITY1 :

English words everyday by using your dictionary and note down in your notebook   (మీ dictionary ఉపయోగించడం ద్వారా ప్రతిరోజూ 5 ఆంగ్ల పదాలను నేర్చుకోండి మరియు మీ నోట్‌బుక్‌లో వ్రాసుకోండి)

 

ACTIVITY2 :

What Is an Adverb?

Like an adjective gives us more information about the noun in a sentence, an adverb is used to provide more information about the verb or the action in the sentence. It also has the property of describing the adjective or another adverb.

Definition of an Adverb

An adverb, according to the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, is “a word that adds more information about place, time, manner, cause or degree to a verb, an adjective, a phrase or another adverb.” The Cambridge Dictionary defines an adverb as “a word that describes or gives more information about a verb, adjective, adverb, or phrase.”

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary provides a similar definition. It defines an adverb as “a word used to modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb and often used to show degree, manner, place, or time.” According to the Collins Dictionary, an adverb is defined as “a word such as ‘slowly’, ‘ now’, ‘very’, ‘politically’, or ‘ fortunately’ which adds information about the action, event, or situation mentioned in a clause.”

Types of Adverbs

Adverbs are categorised into different types according to their functions when used in a sentence. Given below are the different types of adverbs.

• Adverbs of Manner
• Adverbs of Time
• Adverbs of Place
• Adverbs of Frequency
• Adverbs of Degree
• Conjunctive Adverbs

Check out the article on types of adverbs to learn more about them in detail. Furthermore, read through the article on adverbial phrases to learn what they are.

Examples of Adverbs

Now that you know what adverbs are and how there are different types of adverbs, let us look at some adverb examples to see how they can be used effectively in sentences.

How Adverbs are Used in Sentences

Unlike other parts of speech, adverbs can be placed at any part of the sentence (beginning, middle or end), and make complete sense without sounding absurd. Another characteristic is that multiple adverbs can be used in a sentence. Have a look at the following examples to have a clear understanding of the same.

• I was planning to go to the supermarket to buy some groceries. However, I did not find the time to go. So I ordered online.
• My mom did not cook breakfast today. Therefore, we ended up making noodles for everyone.
• Normally, we go to church on Sundays.
• Don’t you think the coffee is too sweet?
• Do not worry. You will gradually learn how to do it.
• The song I was listening to yesterday was very soothing.
• He kept talking to me for such a long time but I barely knew him.
• It is extremely hot outside today.
• How often do you work out?
• Can I come home tomorrow?

Check Your Knowledge of Adverbs

Identify the most suitable adverb from the list given below and use them to complete the following sentences.

(slightly, too, very, anywhere, instantly, quarterly, soon, never, rarely , seldom, monthly, extremely, seriously, sometimes, weekly)

1. The weather here is _____ cold.

2. I am _________ sorry for the delay.

3. You will receive an OTP and on entering it, your account will be _________ activated.

4. The journal is published ______________.

5. Can you please finish it ______ so that I can use the table.

6. She _______ goes to the salon.

7. Oshin did not find the blue file ________.

8. __________, I like to go on a trip alone just to clear my mind and have a break from this busy schedule.

9. This seems to be ________ absurd.

10. The teacher asked her students to take the project _________ as it would be considered for internal marks.

 

You have probably got all of it right. Let us find out. Note that some adverbs can be used interchangeably.

1. The weather here is too/very/extremely cold.

2. I am extremely sorry for the delay.

3. You will receive an OTP and on entering it, your account will be instantly activated.

4. The journal is published weekly/monthly/quarterly.

5. Can you please finish it soon so that I can use the table.

6. She seldom/rarely/never goes to the salon.

7. Oshin did not find the blue file anywhere.

8.Sometimes, I like to go on a trip alone just to clear my mind and have a break from this busy schedule.

9. This seems to be too/very absurd.

10. The teacher asked her students to take the project seriously as it would be considered for internal marks.

 

WE LOVE READING SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2024  for Class 9,10  Students :

ACTIVITY1 :

English words everyday by using your dictionary and note down in your notebook   (మీ dictionary ఉపయోగించడం ద్వారా ప్రతిరోజూ 5 ఆంగ్ల పదాలను నేర్చుకోండి మరియు మీ నోట్‌బుక్‌లో వ్రాసుకోండి)

 

ACTIVITY2 :

ACTIVITY3 :

What Is an Adverb?

Like an adjective gives us more information about the noun in a sentence, an adverb is used to provide more information about the verb or the action in the sentence. It also has the property of describing the adjective or another adverb.

Definition of an Adverb

An adverb, according to the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, is “a word that adds more information about place, time, manner, cause or degree to a verb, an adjective, a phrase or another adverb.” The Cambridge Dictionary defines an adverb as “a word that describes or gives more information about a verb, adjective, adverb, or phrase.”

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary provides a similar definition. It defines an adverb as “a word used to modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb and often used to show degree, manner, place, or time.” According to the Collins Dictionary, an adverb is defined as “a word such as ‘slowly’, ‘ now’, ‘very’, ‘politically’, or ‘ fortunately’ which adds information about the action, event, or situation mentioned in a clause.”

Types of Adverbs

Adverbs are categorised into different types according to their functions when used in a sentence. Given below are the different types of adverbs.

• Adverbs of Manner
• Adverbs of Time
• Adverbs of Place
• Adverbs of Frequency
• Adverbs of Degree
• Conjunctive Adverbs

Check out the article on types of adverbs to learn more about them in detail. Furthermore, read through the article on adverbial phrases to learn what they are.

Examples of Adverbs

Now that you know what adverbs are and how there are different types of adverbs, let us look at some adverb examples to see how they can be used effectively in sentences.

How Adverbs are Used in Sentences

Unlike other parts of speech, adverbs can be placed at any part of the sentence (beginning, middle or end), and make complete sense without sounding absurd. Another characteristic is that multiple adverbs can be used in a sentence. Have a look at the following examples to have a clear understanding of the same.

• I was planning to go to the supermarket to buy some groceries. However, I did not find the time to go. So I ordered online.
• My mom did not cook breakfast today. Therefore, we ended up making noodles for everyone.
• Normally, we go to church on Sundays.
• Don’t you think the coffee is too sweet?
• Do not worry. You will gradually learn how to do it.
• The song I was listening to yesterday was very soothing.
• He kept talking to me for such a long time but I barely knew him.
• It is extremely hot outside today.
• How often do you work out?
• Can I come home tomorrow?

Check Your Knowledge of Adverbs

Identify the most suitable adverb from the list given below and use them to complete the following sentences.

(slightly, too, very, anywhere, instantly, quarterly, soon, never, rarely , seldom, monthly, extremely, seriously, sometimes, weekly)

1. The weather here is _____ cold.

2. I am _________ sorry for the delay.

3. You will receive an OTP and on entering it, your account will be _________ activated.

4. The journal is published ______________.

5. Can you please finish it ______ so that I can use the table.

6. She _______ goes to the salon.

7. Oshin did not find the blue file ________.

8. __________, I like to go on a trip alone just to clear my mind and have a break from this busy schedule.

9. This seems to be ________ absurd.

10. The teacher asked her students to take the project _________ as it would be considered for internal marks.

 

You have probably got all of it right. Let us find out. Note that some adverbs can be used interchangeably.

1. The weather here is too/very/extremely cold.

2. I am extremely sorry for the delay.

3. You will receive an OTP and on entering it, your account will be instantly activated.

4. The journal is published weekly/monthly/quarterly.

5. Can you please finish it soon so that I can use the table.

6. She seldom/rarely/never goes to the salon.

7. Oshin did not find the blue file anywhere.

8.Sometimes, I like to go on a trip alone just to clear my mind and have a break from this busy schedule.

9. This seems to be too/very absurd.

10. The teacher asked her students to take the project seriously as it would be considered for internal marks.

 

WE LOVE READING SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2024 :: TODAY MORAL STORY :  చిలుక పాట.. కోయిల గెలుపు..

చిలుక పాట.. కోయిల గెలుపు..

WE LOVE READING SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2024 – DAY 39నందనవనం పూలు, పండ్ల చెట్లతో కళకళలాడే ప్రాంతం. దండకారణ్యాన్ని పాలిస్తున్న మృగరాజుకి ఆ వనం అంటే చాలా ఇష్టం. అందుకే.. నందనవనాన్ని వేసవి విడిదిగా చేసుకుని, ఆ కాలంలో వేడి నుంచి ఉపశమనం పొందుతుండేది. ప్రతి సంవత్సరం అక్కడికి వచ్చేది. దాని గౌరవార్థం అక్కడ నివసించే పక్షులన్నీ.. మృగరాజుకి ఎదురెళ్లి స్వాగతం పలికేవి. వాటి వినయ విధేయతలకు మెచ్చిన మృగరాజు.. వసంతోత్సవాల పేరిట ఒక్కో సంవత్సరం ఒక్కో పోటీ నిర్వహించి, అడవి జీవుల్లో ఉత్సాహం నింపుతుండేది.

ఎప్పటిలాగే ఈసారి కూడా.. మృగరాజు వేసవి విడిదికి వచ్చింది. పక్షులన్నీ దానికి ఎంచక్కా స్వాగతం పలికాయి. కాసేపటి తర్వాత.. ‘మరో పది రోజుల్లో మీకు పాటల పోటీ నిర్వహిస్తాను’ అని చెప్పింది మృగరాజు. పాటల పోటీ అనే సరికి పక్షులన్నీ కోయిల వైపు తిరిగి.. ‘ఈసారి కూడా బహుమతి నీదే!’ అన్నట్లుగా చూశాయి. అక్కడే ఉన్న ఓ గుడ్లగూబ మాత్రం.. ‘ఈసారి కోయిలకు బహుమతి రాదు’ అని గట్టిగా చెప్పింది. దాంతో పక్షులన్నీ దాన్ని ఆశ్చర్యంగా చూశాయి. ‘ఏం.. నువ్వుగాని పాటల పోటీలో పాల్గొంటున్నావా?’ అని కాస్త వెటకారంగా అడిగింది చిలుక. ‘అంత వెటకారం వద్దు. ఈసారి పాటల పోటీలో కోయిలకు బహుమతి రాదని నేను పందెం కాస్తాను. మీలో ఎవరైనా నాతో పందేనికి సిద్ధంగా ఉన్నారా?’ అడిగింది గుడ్లగూబ. ‘నేను పందెం కాసేందుకు సిద్ధం’ అంది కొంగ. ‘నేను గెలిస్తే.. నువ్వు చిలుక గుడ్లను ఆహారంగా నాకు అందివ్వాలి’ అడిగింది గుడ్లగూబ. ‘నేను గెలిస్తే.. కోయిల గుడ్లు.. నువ్వు ఆహారంగా నాకివ్వాలి’ అంది కొంగ. ఆ మాటలు విని చిలుక, కోయిల అయోమయంలో పడ్డాయి.

అలా పది రోజులు గడిచిపోయాయి. పాటల పోటీ నిర్వహించే రోజు రానే వచ్చింది. అడవిలోని పక్షులన్నీ పోటీకి వచ్చాయి. కానీ కోయిల మాత్రం రాలేదు. అక్కడికి వచ్చిన జీవులన్నీ దాని గురించే చర్చించుకోసాగాయి. అప్పుడు గుడ్లగూబ.. ‘ఏది ఏమైనా పందెంలో మాత్రం గెలుపు నాదే! చిలుక గుడ్లు సిద్ధంగా ఉంచు’ అని కొంగతో గర్వంగా చెప్పింది గుడ్లగూబ. ‘కోయిల పోటీలోనే పాల్గొనలేదు. కాబట్టి మన పందెం రద్దయినట్లే’ అంది కొంగ. అక్కడే ఉన్న కాకి.. ‘ఈసారి కోయిలకు బహుమతి రాదని చెప్పావు. పాల్గొనడం గురించి మాట్లాడలేదు’ అంది. ‘పోటీ చివరి వరకు వేచి ఉండు. ఒకవేళ కోయిల వస్తుందేమో’ ఓటమిని అంగీకరించక ఆశగా చెప్పింది కొంగ. పాటల పోటీ చివరకు వచ్చింది. చిలుకను విజేతగా ప్రకటించింది మృగరాజు. ‘గెలుపు నాదేనని ఇప్పటికైనా ఒప్పుకుంటావా?’ కొంగ దగ్గరకు వెళ్లి గట్టిగా చెప్పింది గుడ్లగూబ. ఇంతలో.. ‘ఈ గెలుపు నాది కాదు.. మిత్రురాలు కోయిలది’ అంటూ చిలుక బిగ్గరగా అరిచింది. ‘అదెలా? పాడింది నువ్వు కదా!’ ఆశ్చర్యంగా అడిగింది మృగరాజు.

‘పాటల పోటీ విషయంలో గుడ్లగూబ, కొంగల పందెం నన్ను ఆందోళనకు గురిచేసింది. గుడ్లగూబకి భయపడి పోటీలో పాల్గొనకుండా ఉండొద్దని చెప్పడానికి కోయిలను కలుద్దామని వెళ్లాను. అప్పటికే తన నివాసంలో కోయిల ఒళ్లంతా పీక్కుపోయి.. బిక్కు బిక్కుమంటూ దీనంగా కనిపించింది. తన పంతం నెగ్గించుకోవడానికి.. గుడ్లగూబ దాని మీద దాడి చేసిందని తెలిసింది. పోటీలో పాల్గొనే స్థితిలో లేకపోవడంతో.. కోయిల ఈ పది రోజుల్లో దానికి వీలైనప్పుడల్లా నాకు సంగీత పాఠాలు నేర్పింది. దాని వల్ల నేను ఈ రోజు పోటీలో గెలిచాను. అప్పుడు నా గెలుపు.. కోయిల గెలుపు అన్నట్లే కదా!’ అంది చిలుక. ఆ మాటలు విన్న మృగరాజు.. చెడు ఆలోచనలతో పందెంలో గెలవాలనుకున్న గుడ్లగూబను ఇంకెప్పుడూ ఇక్కడికి రావొద్దని హెచ్చరించి.. అడవి నుంచి బహిష్కరించింది.

WE LOVE READING SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2024- TODAY ENGLISH  MORAL STORY :   The Brahmin & The Crooks

Once a brahmin (holy man) received a goat as a gift after performing a religious ceremony. The brahmin lifted the goat on his shoulders and left for his home.

It so happened that three rogues happened to see the brahmin carrying the goat.

They were very hungry. Seeing the goat, the first rogue exclaimed, “Oh! That is a fat goat. We should get that goat”.

“Yes, it would make for a very nice meal for all three of us”, said the second one.

“But how can we get the goat. The brahmin is carrying the goat on his shoulders. Am sure he won’t gift it to us”, said the third one.

“I know how to get that goat. I have a plan”, said the first rogue, “Listen to me”.

He whispered the plan into the ears of the other two. They would fool the brahmin and get the goat for themselves.

They ducked behind the trees by the roadside and moved past the brahmin, all the while making sure the brahmin did not see them.

A little later, one of the rogues approached the brahmin.

“Oh! holy priest,” the first rogue said politely, “I see that you are carrying a dog on your shoulders. I fail to understand why a pious person like you would carry a dog on his shoulders”.

“Have you no eyes?” snapped the brahmin, “Can’t you see it’s a goat and not a dog. I received it as a gift for performing a religious ceremony extraordinarily well.”

“Pardon me Sir, but I only say what I see with my eyes. I shall say no more”, said the first rogue.

“Clearly, being highly educated isn’t everything”, the rogue muttered before leaving, making sure that the brahmin heard him.

The brahmin continued on his path, cursing the man for his utter foolishness.

He had barely walked a hundred meters when the second rogue came up to him and said, “Respected Sir, where did you find a dead calf and why are you carrying it on your shoulders? Is it not disgraceful for a brahmin to carry a dead animal? ”

The brahmin lost his temper on hearing this. He shouted furiously at the second rogue, “What is happening to everyone? Are you also as blind as the other foolish man I met a while ago? This is no dead calf I am carrying. It is a goat that I received a little while ago.”

The rogue pretended innocence.

“Forgive me Sir. I just thought I should let you know what I see. It does not matter to me whether you carry a dead calf or a live goat. Do as you please”, he bowed to the brahmin and walked away.

The brahmin was a little puzzled now. He glanced at the animal to ensure that it was indeed a goat and continued with his journey.

Shortly, as planned, the third rogue appeared.

Upon seeing the brahmin, he frowned and said, “Pardon me Sir, are you a real brahmin?”

“Yes, indeed I am. What sort of a question is that?” retorted the brahmin.

“Then, may I ask you how a holy man such as yourself, dares to carry a pig on his shoulders? Someone as holy as you should not even touch this animal, let alone carrying it on your shoulders.”

The brahmin became anxious.

Every person that he had met on his way saw a different animal on his shoulders. The first person saw a dog, the second one a dead calf and now a pig.

“What if I am carrying a shape-shifting monster or a goblin who could change forms?”, thought the brahmin.

The brahmin’s face turned pale at the mere thought of carrying a monster on his shoulder all this while. Scared for his life, he immediately got rid of the goat and ran home as fast as he could.

The rogue called out to his friends. They picked up the goat and left the place, all the while talking about the brahmin whom they fooled so easily.

Moral: All the bookish knowledge in the world is useless without common sense.