Know the Poem: Underground

How do some sleeping animals get disturbed?

• By the ants rushing by

• By the rabbits and moles that live there

• By the humans digging with a spade or fork

The _______________ of the trees spread into the ________________ of the dead.

(a)  

Choose the correct simile. 1. I am _______________________ without my spectacles.

• as meek as a lamb

• like my shadow

• as blind as a bat

• as slow as a snail

Choose the correct simile. 2. My brother is ____________________ in doing his homework.

• as meek as a lamb

• like my shadow

• as slow as a snail

• as free as a bird

why do ants work hard?

• The ants work hard to make their empires grow.

• The ants work hard because they are tiny.

• The ants work hard because they eat a lot.

What does the word 'quarrying' mean?

• carrying mud

• digging mud

• building mud houses

What does the word 'solitude' mean?

• being lonely and sad

• being alone and frightened

• being alone and peaceful

The buried rocks and stones are compared to the (a)   of the body.

The poet describes the underground life as the (a)   .

Who is the author of this poem?

• James Bond

• James Peeves

• James Reeves