Kerala Syllabus Class 7 English: Unit 05 Embracing Empathy: Lesson 02 - Bridge over Troubled Water - Questions and Answers | Textual Activities | Teaching Manual 


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Std 7 English Unit 05 Embracing Empathy - Lesson 02 Bridge over Troubled Water - Textual Questions and Answers & Model Questions
Bridge over Troubled Water

About the authors
♦ Simon & Garfunkel
Simon & Garfunkel were an American folk-rock duo consisting of singer- songwriter Paul Simon and singer Art Garfunkel. They rank as one of the bestselling music acts of the 1960s. Their most famous songs include 'The Sound of Silence' (1965),  'Mrs. Robinson' (1968) and 'Bridge over Troubled Water'(1970).

Answer the following questions

1. What do you think the song is about?
The song is about offering comfort and unwavering support to someone in need. The lyrics highlight the importance of being there for loved ones during difficult times, providing comfort and hope.

2. What do you think the singer means by being a 'bridge over troubled water'?
In the song being a "bridge over troubled water" means providing unwavering support and comfort to someone during difficult times.  Just as a bridge spans across turbulent waters to offer safe passage, the singer pledges to be a strong and reliable presence for their friend, helping them navigate through challenges and hardships.

3. How does the singer describe one's role when someone is feeling down?
The singer describes one's role as offering comfort and unwavering support when someone is feeling down. They pledge to be a strong and reliable presence, helping their friend navigate through difficult times, much like a bridge providing stability over turbulent waters.

4. What, according to the poet, will ease your mind?
According to the poet, being a supportive and reliable friend, like a "bridge over troubled water," will ease your mind. This metaphor emphasizes the importance of offering comfort and stability during difficult times.
Activity 2
2. Pick out the ‘feel good’ and ‘feel bad’ situations from the song and complete the given columns.
Feel good Feel bad
• I will comfort you.• feeling small
• I'll dry them all • When tears are in your eyes
• I'm on your side• When times get rough
• Your time has come to shine• And friends just can't be found
• See how they shine• When you're down and out
• I'm sailing right behind• When evening falls so hard
Activity 3
3.  Read the first stanza again.
When you're weary
Feeling small
When tears are in your eyes
I'll dry them all
I'm on your side
Oh, when times get rough
And friends just can't be found.

Look at the words in italics. They are examples of alliteration.
Find out more such examples from the song and write them here.
• When you're weary
• And pain is all around
• Sail on silver girl

Activity 4
 4. Pick out examples of refrain from the song 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' and write them below.

• Like a bridge over troubled water, 
I will lay me down" 
This is the central and most powerful refrain. It appears twice in the first two verses, emphasizing the singer's unwavering commitment to being there for the person in need.

• "Like a bridge over troubled water,
 I will ease your mind" 
This refrain closes the final verse, offering a slight variation on the theme. It shifts from the more sacrificial "lay me down" to the comforting "ease your mind," reflecting the different focus of the last verse.
Activity 4
5. Read the following lines again.
When you're down and out
When you're on the street
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you
I'll take your part
Oh, when darkness comes
And pain is all around.

We often help needy people. Recall such instances from your life. Share your experience.

I was walking home from school. It was a cold evening. I saw a woman on the sidewalk. She looked tired and cold. I felt something in my heart. I remembered my parents' words. They always told me to help others. I ran to a bakery. I used my pocket money to buy a loaf of bread. I gave the bread to the woman. She smiled and thanked me. I felt happy inside. From that day, I decided to help others. I saved part of my allowance. I bought food and clothes for homeless people. My friends joined me. We formed a small group. We went around the city. We gave out food and blankets. I learned that even a child can make a difference. My heart was full of compassion. I continued to spread kindness.




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