Expansion of Idea – learn in simple way

Expansion of idea – learn in simple way 

Tips for writing the Expansion of idea.

Q.4.C (3) Expansion of idea – 4 Marks.

1] Give the suitable title.  
2] Explain the meaning of the given phrase or statement in your words in the first paragraph. (introduction)
3] In the second paragraph write a moral story related to the phrase or statement.
4] illustrate the idea and finally end your answer with a moral / message. 
5] Write the answer in 4 to 5 paragraphs. (in 120 – 150 words).

Marking
Expansion of the idea – 02
Proper introduction – 01
Conclusion – 01
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Total – 04

Examples

1] Expand the ideas of ‘Friends – a real treasure ’. (A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed.)

Hints: Explain the concept (introduction), give example (related story) , illustrated the idea and give moral. 

Ans: ‘Friends – a real treasure. (A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed)

    Friends are one of life’s greatest blessings. They add joy to our lives, share our sorrows, and stand by us in difficult times. The proverb “A friend in need is a friend indeed” means that a true friend is the one who supports us in any situations. Such friends are rare and precious, like real treasures.

   Once, two close friends were walking through a forest. Suddenly, a bear appeared before them. One friend quickly climbed a tree, leaving the other behind. The second friend, unable to climb, lay down pretending to be dead. The bear sniffed him and went away, thinking he was dead. When the first friend came down, he asked, “What did the bear say in your ear?” The friend replied, “The bear advised me not to trust those who leave you in danger.”

          The story teaches us that a real friend is one who stands beside us in times of hardship. True friendship, like that of Krishna and Sudama or Karna and Duryodhana, is a priceless treasure that brings love, trust, and strength into our lives.

2] Expand the ideas of proverb. ‘A little learning is a dangerous thing.’

[Hints: Explain the concept (introduction), give example (related story), illustrated the idea and give moral.]

Ans: ‘A little learning is a dangerous thing.’

   The proverb “A little learning is a dangerous thing” means that having incomplete knowledge about something can be harmful. It means half-knowledge can be dangerous.

      Let’s see a story which will clear our idea;  Once, a camel entered a melon field and began eating melons. A melon got stuck in its throat. The owner quickly wrapped a blanket around the camel’s neck and hit it with a mallet. The melon broke and the camel was saved. A man saw only this part and thought it was a cure for neck diseases. In the next village, he pretended to be a doctor who could cure goiters. He wrapped the blanket around a woman’s neck and hit her hard with the mallet and the woman passed away instantly.

This story teaches us that half-knowledge can be dangerous. We must never act without complete understanding. The moral is clear — “A little learning is indeed a dangerous thing.”

[Hints: Explain the concept (introduction), give example (related story) , illustrated the idea and give moral.]

   The proverb “A book cannot be judged by its cover” means we should not decide anything only by looking at the outside. Appearances can be false, and the truth is often hidden inside.

        Let’s see a story which will clear our idea; one day, a doctor rushed to the hospital for an emergency surgery of a boy. His father who was waiting for the doctor, grew angry and shouted at him for coming late, without knowing the reason.

     The doctor smiled and went into the operation theater. He completed the operation successfully and left quickly without speaking with the father. The father felt the doctor was rude. But the nurse explained that the doctor’s own son had died in an accident, and he had come straight from the burial to save the boy.

The father realised his mistake. This teaches us not to judge people or situations only by what we see. Always take the time to understand the reality. 

4] Expand the ideas of proverb. ‘Manners Maketh Man’.

[Hints : Explain the concept (introduction), give example (related story) , illustrated the idea and give moral.]

The proverb “Manners maketh man” means good manners are very important in our life which make us valued man. Polite words like please and thank you show respect and creates a good atmosphere.

   There was once a King who wanted his people to obey him without fear. He asked for suggestions and an old man came and gave him two special words written on the paper. he should use the first word before asking someone any work, and the second word after the work.

The King tried this idea. When a servant brought a letter to the King, he said, “Please, Ramsingh,” and later added “Thank you.” Everyone was surprised. Soon, people began to follow the King happily because his politeness won their hearts.

This story gives us a moral that the power of politeness made everyone happily, build good character and help create a peaceful society.

5] Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below (120 words)
‘The wise man has long ears and a short tongue.’
1] One should be a good listener
2] Listening adds to your knowledge
3] Speaking to the point catches attention

(Here the story has not been asked, so you may not write the story)

Ans:

The Wise Man Has Long Ears and a Short Tongue

   The proverb “The wise man has long ears and a short tongue” means a wise person listens more and speaks less. Listening helps us understand others and learn new things. It also helps us make better decisions.

When we listen carefully, we show respect to the speaker. This habit reduces confusion and helps us avoid misunderstandings. Wise people know that silent listening teaches more than constant talking.

Speaking only when necessary makes our words more meaningful. People pay more attention because our words carry more value when we do not speak too much.

The moral is that true wisdom begins with listening. If we listen more and speak thoughtfully, we earn respect. 

6] Expand the ideas of proverb. As you sow, so shall you reap.

Hints : Explain the concept (introduction), give example (related story) , illustrated the idea and give moral.

Answer: As you sow, so shall you reap.

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   The proverb “You get what you give” means whatever we do comes back to us. If we do good, good things return to us. If we do bad, we face bad results. Our actions shape our future, just like a farmer gets the crop he plants.

Let’s see a story which will clear our idea; One night, three thieves stole a lot of Jewelry from Jewelry shop and ran away into the forest. They became hungry, so one thief went to buy food. He mixed poison into the food to kill his friends and keep all the jewellery.

At the same time, the other two thieves also planned to kill him when he returned and divide the jewellery. Their plans succeeded, When the thief came with the poisoned food, the two men killed him. Then they ate the poisoned food and died. Finally, the evil thieves met with an evil end.

This story gives us a moral that bad actions always bring bad results. We receive what we give, so we should choose good deeds.

7] Expand the ideas of proverb. Rome was not built in a day.

Hints : Explain the concept (introduction), give example (related story) , illustrated the idea and give moral.

Ans: ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’

The proverb ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’ means that important things or tasks take time to complete. Rome, the beautiful city with its grand buildings and parks, wasn’t created overnight. It teaches us to achieve greatness, we require patience and hard work. Let’s see a story about Popatlal and Jethalal which will clear this idea.

Popatlal and Jethalal were close friends planning to build houses in the same neighborhood. Popatlal wanted his house finished in just two months, while Jethalal allowed the contractor to take his time. Because of Popatlal’s demand, his house was completed in three months but of quality. Though he was not satisfied, he had to pay the contractor.

 Jethalal’s house took three years to build, it was so beautiful. When Popatlal questioned the contractor about the difference in quality, the contractor reminded him: “You wanted your house in two months, while Jethalal was willing to wait for three years. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day!” This made Popatlal realize the importance of patience and effort.

This story teaches us that hard work and determination are important for success, whether for an individual or a nation. It’s important to recognize that patience is necessary throughout the journey toward our goals.