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1. 1.

   Rakesh and the cherry tree grew up together. Complete the sentences with the changes in Rakesh and the cherry tree as time passed. One has been done for you.

   1. When Rakesh was six years old, the cherry tree was planted.
   2. In the first spring, Rakesh found out _________________________.
   3. During the rains, the cherry tree had grown _________________________.
   4. When summer came, Rakesh was _________________________. He looked _________________________. At the same time, the cherry tree had grown _________________________.
   5. After returning to Grandfather's house from the village, Rakesh had become _________________________. The cherry tree _________________________.
   6. When Rakesh was nine years old, the tree _________________________.
   7. When the tree blossomed, it became _________________________ than Rakesh. By that time, Rakesh could _________________________.
2. 2.

   Who was Rakesh's grandfather? Where did he live?

3. 3.

   How did Rakesh find out that the cherry tree was growing?

4. 4.

   When did Rakesh become upset?

5. 5.

   What did Rakesh see while lying under the cherry tree?

6. 6.

   Was Grandfather fond of the cherry tree? Give reasons.