Face the Problem 5 English Reader Chapter 2
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cereal tremble increase
devotee priest command
Word Power
Match the following words with their meanings.
Word - Meaning
humid - to take away something forcefully
chattering - very religious person
devotee - speed
snatch - warm and damp
pace - sound made by monkeys
Answer-
humid - warm and damp
chattering- made by monkeys
devotee - very religious person
snatch - to take away something forcefully
pace - speed
Textual Exercise
Comprehension
Answer these questions.
(a) Who was walking along the ghats?
घाट पर कौन टहल रहा था ?
Answer - Narendra was walking along the Ghats.
घाट पर नरेंद्र टहल रहा था ।
(b) How did the monkeys on the ghats feed?
बंदर घाट पर कैसे भोजन पाते थे ?
Answer - The monkeys on the Ghat fed on the fruit and cereals brought to them by the devotees.
बंदर घाट पर भक्तों द्वारा लाए गए फल और अन्य खाद्य सामग्री को खा कर पेट भरते थे।
(c) What did Narendra do when the monkeys followed him?
नरेन्द्र ने क्या किया जब बंदर ने उसका पीछा किया ?
Answer - When the monkeys followed Narendra, he increased his pace and finally started running.
नरेंद्र ने अपने चाल बड़ायी और अंत में दौड़ने लगा ।
(d) Who asked Narendra to face the monkeys?
बंदरों से मुकाबला करने को नरेंद्र से किसने कहा?
Answer - The priest asked Narendra to face the monkeys.
पुजारी ने नरेंद्र को बंदरों से मुकाबला करने को कहा।
(e) What made monkeys run away?
बंदर किस कारण से भागे?
Answer - Narendra picked up the stick and stepped forward with a raised hand, causing the monkeys to run away in fear.
नरेंद्र ने छड़ी उठाई और हाथ बढ़ाकर आगे बढ़ गए, जिससे बंदर डरकर भाग गए।
(f) By what name is Narendra known popularly?
नरेंद्र किस नाम से प्रसिद्ध है?
Answer -Narendra is popularly known as Swami Vivekananda.
नरेन्द्र को स्वामी विवेकानन्द के नाम से जाना जाता है।
(g) What do you learn from the story?
इस कहानी से आप क्या सीखते हैं?
Answer - The story teaches us to face our problems and not to try to run away from them
कहानी हमें सिखाती है समस्या का मुकाबला करो उससे भागने का प्रयत्न न करो ।
B) Choose the correct answers from the given options.
(i) Narendra was__
(a) running on the ghats
(b) playing on the ghats
(c) walking along the ghats
(d) sitting on the ghats
(ii) The monkeys were not__ on the ghats.
(a) jumping
(b) sleeping
(c) leaping
(d) chattering
(iii) The priest told Narendra to___.
(a) hide
(b) run away
(c) feed the monkeys
(d) face the monkeys
(iv) Narendra was later known as -
(a) Swami Dayanand
(b) Swami Ramkrishna Parmahansa
(c) Swami Vivekanand
(d) Swami Ram Tirth
Answer-
(i) - c
(ii) - b
(iii) - d
(iv) - c
C) Arrange these sentences in correct sequence and rewrite.
(i) The priest asked Narendra to attack monkeys.
(ii) The monkeys chased Narendra.
(iii) Narendra was walking along the ghats.
(iv) Narendra started running in fear.
(v) The monkeys ran away in fear.
Answer-
(i) Narendra was walking along the ghats.
(ii) The monkeys chased Narendra.
(iii) Narendra started running in fear.
(iv) The priest asked Narendra to attack monkeys.
(v) The monkeys ran away in fear.
Let's Learn
Read the following singular and plural nouns carefully.
Singular — Plural
Girl - Girls
Baby - Babies
Boy - Boys
Bus - Buses
Monkey - Monkeys
Wife - Wives
a) Now, write the correct plurals of the following nouns
Bird
bush
bench
class
donkey
knife
Ans- Birds
Benches
Donkeys
Bushes
Classes
Knives
b) Now, write correct singular forms of the following nouns -
chairs
keys
leaves
tables
teeth
mice
Ans- Chair
Key
Leaf
Table
Tooth
Mouse
c) Complete the sentences using the appropriate word from brackets.
(i) A__ is sitting on the branch. (monkey/monkeys)
(ii) There were many__ in the garden. (tree/trees)
(iii) The__ goes to school everyday. (girl/girls)
(iv) There was a__ in the garden. (man/men)
(v) A__ lives in a kennel. (dog/dogs)
Answer-
(i) Monkey
(ii) Trees
(iii) Girl
(iv) Man
(v) Dog
Let's Talk
Read these sentences carefully.
There is only one blackboard in the class
There are many chairs in the room
Now, talk about the things, using the above pattern.
a table in the room
books on the table
Cow in the shed
a horse in the stable
a parrot in the cage
Let's Read
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given under it.
Good manners are shown not only in words, but in deeds as well. The deeds are really more important than the words. In a crowded street, when some one helps a blind man, an old or a feeble man, across the street, through heavy traffic, it is an instance of good manners that
springs from a kind heart. We must similarly show good manners when we go to parks,
gardens and public places. They are spots of natural beauty; and people go there for a little peace and to enjoy the beauty of surroundings. They want to forget for a while the worries of their daily life. It is not right to spoil the beauty of these places by throwing bits of paper or skins of bananas around and rob others of their peace by making noise.
Consideration for others requires that we should do everything in our power to preserve the natural beauty and peace of these places.
Questions:
What is more important than the words?
Answer - The deeds are really more important than the words.
What springs from a kind heart?
Answer - Good manners springs from a kind heart.
What should we do to preserve the natural beauty of the Places mentioned in the passage?
Answer - It is not right to spoil the beauty of this places by throwing bits of paper or skin of bananas around and rob others of their peace by making noise.
Why do the people go these places?
Answer - people go there for a little piece and to enjoy the beauty of surroundings.
Why should we have good manners?
Answer - By having good manner we can help to other needy and helpless person and we can preserve the natural beauty of the public places also.
Let's Write
(a) Write five sentences using the words given below, one is done for you. (flower, water, plants, air, rice)
There are flowers in the garden.
There is water in the glass.
There are many plants in the garden.
Air is necessary for our life.
There is rice in the plate.
(b) Write an application to your Headmaster for two days leave.
Answer- Do yourself
Note : A sample leave application for a 5th-grade student seeking a two-day leave due to fever. You can edit it with your school name and other specific details:
[Your Name]
[Your Class and Roll Number]
[Your School Name]
[School Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Date]
To,
The Headmaster/Principal,
[School Name]
[School Address]
[City, State, PIN Code]
Subject: Leave Application due to Fever
Respected Sir/Madam,
I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to request a two-day leave of absence from school starting from [Start Date] to [End Date] because I am suffering from fever.
I have been advised by my doctor to take this time to rest and recover so that I can return to school in good health and be attentive in class. I understand the importance of regular attendance and will make every effort to catch up on the lessons and complete any pending assignments during my absence.
I kindly request your permission to grant me this leave, and I assure you that I will return to school as soon as I am well enough. I will also provide a medical certificate upon my return, as per the school's policy.
I apologize for any inconvenience my absence may cause and thank you for your understanding and support in this matter.
Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Number]
Please make sure to replace the bracketed information with your specific details, such as your school name, dates, and contact information.
Let's do it
Make a list of countable and uncountable nouns separately.
Countable - Uncountable
Girl - beauty
Boy - cattle
Egg - milk
Man - water
Goat - oil
Cow - fuel