Grade 5 - Comprehension 4 Answer Key

1. Why was it considered impossible to build a bridge connecting New York with Long Island?                  

Ans- It considered impossible to build a bridge connecting New York with Long Island because it just could not be done. It was not practical and also it had never been done before.

 

2. Why could John Roebling not ignore the vision he had in his mind?     

 

Ans – John Roebling could not ignore the vision he had in his mind because he thought about it all the time and he knew deep in his heart that it could be done. He just had to share the dream with someone else.

 

3. "We told them so." "Crazy men and their crazy dreams." "It's foolish to chase wild visions." If you were in place of John Roebling's son Washington how would you react to these negative comments?                                   

Ans- Application 

 

4. Pick out two sentences from the passage which tell us that Washington Roebling was not discouraged to build the bridge inspite of the tragic accident.                                                

Ans-

a. He still had a burning desire to complete the bridge and his mind was still as sharp as ever.  

b. All he could do was move one finger and he decided to make the best use of it.

 

5. 'For 13 years Washington tapped out his instructions with his finger on his wife's arm, until the bridge was finally completed'

Which characteristic features of Washington Roebling come to your mind after you read the above line?

                                     

Ans- Application 

 

6. What do you think the passage is trying to teach us?                           

Ans - Often when we face obstacles in our day-to-day life, our hurdles seem very small in comparison to what many others have to face. The Brooklyn Bridge shows us that dreams that seem impossible can be realized with determination and persistence, no matter what the odds are.

 

 

B. Directed Writing:-

   

Imagine you are Mr. Washington Roebling's wife in the above passage. Write a letter to your mother informing her about the incident that has taken place.

Make use of the following points:

• The negative comments of the outsiders.
• The tragic accident.
• Determination of your husband to complete the bridge.

 

 

Dear Mother,

I know I haven't written to you for a month now, but please try and under my situation here. I hope you and dad are doing just fine. You know in my previous letters I had mentioned about John wanting to construct a bridge connecting New York and Long Island……………

(Mention the purpose of writing the letter)

 

Second paragraph

Mention the negative remarks and the struggle that your husband and you faced. Inform your mother about the accident that took place. Describe your feelings and emotions.

 

Third paragraph

Use the third pointer and conclude the letter.

 

Your loving daughter,

Leesa