✍ Avtar Narayan
In our last lecture, we used several examples, including many from the Panchatantra stories, to help explain synonyms. The purpose was to aid in the gradual development of student’s understanding. We kindly request that all teachers consider using similar stories when explaining topics like grammar and synonyms. This approach will help our students achieve proficiency in English.
| Word | Synonyms | Hindi Meaning | Antonyms | Sentence from Panchatantra |
| Accomplish | Achieve, Fulfill, Realize, Execute | पूरा करना | Fail, Neglect, Miss, Ignore | The crow accomplished his plan to fill the pitcher with stones. |
| Approve | Endorse, Accept, Authorize, Sanction | स्वीकृति देना | Reject, Disapprove, Deny, Oppose | The lion approved the rabbit’s clever idea to defeat the elephant. |
| Attract | Allure, Entice, Draw, Captivate | आकर्षित करना | Repel, Deter, Discourage, Disgust | The golden deer attracted the monkey with its charm. |
| Benefit | Advantage, Gain, Profit, Favor | लाभ | Harm, Loss, Disadvantage, Hurt | The tortoise benefited from the crane’s help to cross the river. |
| Brave | Courageous, Valiant, Bold, Daring | साहसी | Cowardly, Timid, Fearful, Weak | The small hare was brave enough to challenge the mighty lion. |
| Bright | Luminous, Radiant, Shining, Brilliant | उज्ज्वल | Dull, Dim, Dark, Gloomy | The bright moonlight guided the lost travelers in the forest. |
| Bitter | Harsh, Acrid, Pungent, Sour | कड़वा | Sweet, Pleasant, Mild, Gentle | The crow tasted the bitter fruit and flew away. |
| Bold | Daring, Fearless, Courageous, Adventurous | साहसी | Timid, Shy, Afraid, Cautious | The mouse was bold enough to gnaw the net and free the lion. |
| Assist | Help, Support, Aid, Facilitate | सहायता करना | Hinder, Obstruct, Block, Impede | The deer assisted the tortoise by distracting the hunter. |
| Announce | Declare, Proclaim, Broadcast, Reveal | घोषणा करना | Conceal, Hide, Suppress, Withhold | The king announced the reward for anyone who could solve the problem. |
Sentence Patterns:
Sentence 1: “The crow accomplished his plan to fill the pitcher with stones.”
– Subject (S): The crow
– Verb (V): accomplished
– Object (O): his plan
– Complement (C): to fill the pitcher with stones
Sentence Pattern: SVO (Subject-Verb-Object)
Sentence 2: “The lion approved the rabbit’s clever idea to defeat the elephant.”
– Subject (S): The lion
– Verb (V): approved
– Object (O): the rabbit’s clever idea
– Complement (C): to defeat the elephant
Sentence Pattern: SVO (Subject-Verb-Object)
Classification of Sentence Patterns:
SVO Pattern: The subject performs an action (verb) on an object. Both sentences follow this pattern, illustrating how subjects like “The crow” and “The lion” perform actions on objects like “his plan” and “the rabbit’s clever idea.”
Understanding synonyms enriches vocabulary and enhances expression. In Panchatantra stories, using varied words makes the tales more engaging and helps students grasp deeper meanings. This approach not only improves language skills but also deepens the appreciation of the stories’ lessons.
Fill in the blanks
1. The crow __________ his plan to fill the pitcher with stones.
(a) accomplished
(b) ignored
2. The lion __________ the rabbit’s clever idea to defeat the elephant.
(a) approved
(b) rejected
3. The golden deer __________ the monkey with its charm.
(a) attracted
(b) repelled
4. The tortoise __________ from the crane’s help to cross the river.
(a) benefited
(b) harmed
5. The small hare was __________ enough to challenge the mighty lion.
(a) brave
(b) timid
6. The __________ moonlight guided the lost travelers in the forest.
(a) bright
(b) dull
7. The crow tasted the __________ fruit and flew away.
(a) bitter
(b) sweet
8. The mouse was __________ enough to gnaw the net and free the lion.
(a) bold
(b) shy
9. The deer __________ the tortoise by distracting the hunter.
(a) assisted
(b) obstructed
10. The king __________ the reward for anyone who could solve the problem.
(a) announced
(b) concealed
Answers
1. (a) accomplished
2. (a) approved
3. (a) attracted
4. (a) benefited
5. (a) brave
6. (a) bright
7. (a) bitter
8. (a) bold
9. (a) assisted
10. (a) announced
(Author is an English Acharya in Bhrahampuri Adarsh Vidya Mandir Jodhpur and Sah-Sanyojak of English Speaking of Vidya Bharati Jodhpur Prant.)