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Comprehension Skills

A. Fill in the blanks.

1. Chandrayaan was a lunar exploration by _____________.

2. The lander of Chandrayaan 2 was named _____________.
3. Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft was lifted off by _____________ rocket.

4. The name of the rover of Chandrayaan 2 was ____________.
5. The uncommon element found on the Moon was _____________.

B. Write T for true and F for false statements.

1. Chandrayaan 2 was a great success. ( )
2. The first mission, Chandrayaan 1 discovered water on the Moon. ( )

3. Chandrayaan 3 was launched by NASA. ( )
4. The US sent robotic crafts to land on the Moon. ( )

5. Chandrayaan 3 went on a 41-day journey on the Moon. ( )

C. Answer the questions given below.
1. What was the outcome of the first mission of Chandrayaan?

2. Why did Chandrayaan 2 fail?
3. Write a note on Chandrayaan 3 mission.

4. What were the findings of Chandrayaan 3?
5. What does the presence of sulphur on the Moon suggest?

Vocabulary Skills

A. Commonly Confused Words
There are some words that are often confusing for learners.
Example: historic - important event

historical - related to history

Choose and write the correct word to complete the sentences. (Look up the words in the
dictionary to know the meanings)
1. Smoking can _____________ the lungs. (affect / effect)

2. Please _____________ this gift. (accept / except)

3. He is an _____________ speaker. (eminent / imminent)
4. It may be necessary to make _____________ arrangements. (alternate / alternative)

5. Farmers must _____________ (adapt / adopt) modern techniques in farming.

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