“Butterfly” is the English textbook for class 5 approved by the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE). Here we will discuss the Activity Questions and Answers from Lesson 11, The Finishing Point of this book.
THE FINISHING POINT – QUESTION & ANSWER
ACTIVITY 1
Let’s fill in the chart with information about P.T. Usha:
| Full name | Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha |
| Date of birth | 27th June 1964 |
| Place of birth | Payyoli district, Kerala |
| First national record | 100 metres sprint, 1977 |
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ACTIVITY 2
Let’s answer the following questions:
(1) Who was the ‘Queen of Indian track’?
Ans: P.T Usha was the ‘Queen of Indian track’.
(2) How was Usha’s health in her early childhood?
Ans: Usha’s health was affected by illness in her early childhood.
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ACTIVITY 3
Let’s match the following words with their meanings:
| A | B |
|---|---|
| Lived | Sickness |
| Displayed | Indications |
| Ill-health | Honours |
| Signs | Existed |
| Titles | Showed |
Ans:
| A | B |
|---|---|
| Lived | Existed |
| Displayed | Showed |
| Ill-health | Sickness |
| Signs | Indications |
| Titles | Honours |
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ACTIVITY 4
Let’s put a tick for the right answer and a cross for the wrong answer:
(1) Usha had a memorable entry in the 1980 Moscow Olympics. (Wrong)
(2) 1982 New Delhi Asiad was a good experience for Usha. (Wrong)
(3) She made a new Asian record in Kuwait. (Right)
(4) Between 1983-89, Usha won more than ten golds at ATF meets. (Right)
(5) Usha finished first in the finals in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. (Wrong)
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ACTIVITY 5
Let’s answer the following questions:
(1) How was Usha’s performance in New Delhi Asian Games?
Ans: P.T. Usha could not perform to her ability in New Delhi Asian Games, she could only win silver medals in the 100 metres and the 200 metres sprint.
(2) Two Olympic games are mentioned in the text. When did these take place? Where were these held?
Ans: Two Olympic games took place in 1980 and 1984. 1980 Olympic games were held in Moscow and 1984 Olympic games were held in Los Angeles.
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ACTIVITY 6
Let’s answer the following questions:
(1) How old was Usha when she participated in the Seoul Asiad?
Ans: Usha was just 22 years old when she participated in the Seoul Asiad.
(2) Name the four events Usha won in the 1986 Seoul Asiad?
Ans: The four events Usha won in the 1986 Seoul Asiad were the 200 metres, the 400 metres, the 400 metres hurdles and the 4×400 metres relay race.
(3) How popular is Usha in her state?
Ans: Usha is a living legend in her state Kerala, where newborn babies are regularly named after her.
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ACTIVITY 7
Write down why the following years were memorable in Usha’s life:
1983 P.T. Usha was honoured with the Arjuna Award.
1985 P.T. Usha was honoured with the Padma Shri award.
1991 Usha retired from athletics and married V. Srinivasan.
1998 Usha made a sudden comeback at the age of 34 years.
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ACTIVITY 8
Let’s use the following words from the box to fill in the blanks:
(1) 1980 Olympics was colourless for Usha.
(2) Mr. Roy has an excellent voice.
(3) The enemies made a sudden attack.
(4) Sourav was chosen for his consistent performance.
(5) Determined effort made Reshma a successful lady.
| sudden, excellent, consistent, colourless, successful |
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ACTIVITY 9
Let’s rearrange the following sentences to put them in order:
- Usha was called Payyoli Express.
- Usha took part in Los Angeles Olympics games.
- Usha won two silver medals in the New Delhi Asiad.
- Usha had ill health during childhood.
- Usha received the Padma Shri Award.
Ans:
- Usha had ill health during childhood.
- Usha was called Payyoli Express.
- Usha won two silver medals in the New Delhi Asiad.
- Usha took part in Los Angeles Olympics games.
- Usha received the Padma Shri Award.
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ACTIVITY 10
Write complete sentences using information given in the chart below.
Usha’s Medal record in Asian Games
| Silver | 1982 New Delhi | 100 metres |
| Silver | 1982 New Delhi | 200 metres |
| Gold | 1986 Seoul | 200 metres |
| Gold | 1986 Seoul | 400 metres |
| Gold | 1986 Seoul | 400 metres hurdles |
| Gold | 1986 Seoul | 4×400 metres relay |
| Silver | 1986 Seoul | 100 metres |
| Silver | 1990 Beijing | 400 metres |
| Silver | 1990 Beijing | 4×400 metres relay |
Ans:
(1) Usha won her first medal in Asian Games in 1982, New Delhi Asiad.
(2) Usha won the silver medal in the 200 metres sprint Asian Games in 1982, New Delhi Asiad.
(3) Usha won the gold medal in the 200 metres sprint Asian Games in 1986, Seoul Asiad.
(4) Usha won the gold medal in the 400 metres sprint Asian Games in 1986, Seoul Asiad.
(5) Usha won the gold medal in the 400 metres hurdles Asian Games in 1986, Seoul Asiad.
(6) Usha won the gold medal in the 4×400 metres relay Asian Games in 1986, Seoul Asiad.
(7) Usha won the silver medal in the 100 metres sprint Asian Games in 1986, Seoul Asiad.
(8) Usha won the silver medal in the 400 metres sprint Asian Games in 1990, Beijing Asiad.
(9) Usha won the silver medal in the 4×400 metres sprint Asian Games in 1990, Beijing Asiad.
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ACTIVITY 11
Write five connected sentences about another famous sportsperson who has brought glory to our country. Use the following hints:
name of the sportsperson – place from where she/he comes – childhood days – events in which she/he took part – her/his achievement.
For this activity, you will write the answers by yourself. Share your answers in the post’s comment section. Or, you can share it in our Youtube Channel’s video “The Finishing Point | Lesson 11 | Question & Answer | Class 5 | Butterfly” comment section.
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