NCERT Solutions for Chapter 4 My Elder Brother Class 5 English Marigold
A story about two brothers who are very different from each other begins with their differences. As the younger brother tells the story, he lets us into his life with his older brother. He is five years younger than his older brother. Similarly, the more mature one is three grades ahead of the smaller one. His older brother is a dedicated worker and a talented student. Through education, he hopes to build a solid foundation. Alternatively, the younger one spends most of his time playing video games and barely studies. In order to make sure that his little brother is sincere, the elder brother always scolds him. The lesson in this story is that we must always respect our elders, regardless of how intelligent we become. We must listen to their scolding if it is for the right reasons.
Chapter Name | My Elder Brother NCERT Solutions |
Class | CBSE Class 5 |
Textbook Name | Marigold |
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Question 1: What are the things that Munna liked to do?
Answer
Munna liked to walk in the green fields. He also liked to play marbles and fly paper kites.
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Question 2: What did Bhaiya do all day?
Answer
Bhaiya read books all day.
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Question 3: Why was Munna not happy with the timetable that Bhaiya made for him?
Answer
Munna was not happy with the timetable that Bhaiya made for him because there was no time to play in the timetable.
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Question 4: How do you think Munna felt when his brother was so strict with him? Why was Bhaiya so strict with him?
Answer
Munna felt like running away and going back home when his brother was so strict with him. Bhaiya was strict with him because he did not study much and instead went outside to play with his friends.
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Question 5: Whose character do you like more - Munna's or Bhaiya's? Why?
Answer
Disclaimer: This is a sample answer. Students are advised to write the answer based on your own preferences.
I liked Munna's character the most because he likes to play and enjoy his life with complete fun. He is not boring like his Bhaiya who always likes to study the whole day.
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Question 1: Do you have a timetable at school?
How many periods are there for the following subjects and activities in one week?
English_____, Hindi_____, Maths _____, Science _____, Social
Studies _____, Games _____, Art _____, Craft _____, Music _____,
Dance _____, Any other activity? _____
Answer
Disclaimer: This is a sample answer. Students are advised to write the
answers based on their experiences and observations.
English 5, Hindi 5, Maths 5, Science 3. Social
Studies 3. Games 2. Art 1. Craft 1. Music 1.
Dance 1. Any other activity?
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Question 2: Now make a timetable for yourself including your study time and your play time.
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Days |
School |
Lunch |
Home work |
Play |
Sleep |
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Monday |
8 A.M. |
2 P.M. |
4 P.M. |
6 P.M. |
9 P.M. |
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Tuesday |
8 A.M. |
2 P.M. |
4 P.M. |
6 P.M. |
9 P.M. |
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Wednesday |
8 A.M. |
2 P.M. |
4 P.M. |
6 P.M. |
9 P.M. |
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Thursday |
8 A.M. |
2 P.M. |
4 P.M. |
6 P.M. |
9 P.M. |
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Friday |
8 A.M. |
2 P.M. |
4 P.M. |
6 P.M. |
9 P.M. |
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Saturday |
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3 P.M. |
5 P.M. |
7 P.M. |
10 P.M. |
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Sunday |
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3 P.M. |
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7 P.M. |
10 P.M. |
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Question 1: The format of a letter is given to you. Letters to friends and close family are written in the same way as you speak to them.
Krishna Boys' Hostel writer's address
Model Public School Kolkata
10th July, 2000 date
My dear Ma, greeting
This is my first letter after the summer vacations. We started our classes the day after we reached the hostel. I have settled in well. introduction
We have a new teacher for clay modelling and pottery. She tells us how to make fruits and vegetables with clay. We then paint them. They look so real. body
We have an inter-house poetry recitation coming up in August. I am really excited about it. It is a long poem but we learn it together with our teacher. It is nice to be back in school with my friends and teachers. I remember you and Baba a lot. Give my love to grandmother and grandfather. ending Do write back soon.
Your loving son Pratap closing
After reading the letter, answer the following questions.
(i) Who has written the letter? _____
(ii) To whom has the letter been written? _____
(iii) Where is the writer of the letter? _____
(iv) What is the name of his hostel? _____
(v) On which date was this letter written? _____
Answer
(i) Pratap
(ii) Pratap's mother
(iii) Hostel
(iv) Krishna Boys' Hostel
(v) 10th July 2000
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Question 2: Now, write a letter to your friend or relative in another city
telling him/her about activities/events in your school. Follow the same pattern as the above letter.
________
Answer
H. No 304, Shubham Enclave Laxmi agar New Delhi
10 September, 2014
Hi Roma,
It's been three months now since I shifted to Kerela. I am very excited to tell you about the recent events in my school. It has been a long time since I updated you about the activities going on in my school. We recently celebrated Onam in our school. It was celebrated wonderfully by all the teachers and students in my class. Everyone in the class prepared 10-11 dishes. They were spicy but delicious. We then performed Kathakali dance in the auditorium.
In the end, we got gifts from the principal as a token of love. You should definitely visit Kerela soon so as we both can enjoy the new culture together. Looking forward to meet you soon.
Your loving sister Nidhi
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Question 1: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
Oliver was a nine-year-old boy. He lived with other homeless boys in an orphanage. He was pale and thin as were the other boys living there. This was because they had to work hard but were never given enough to eat. The owner of the orphanage, Mr. Bumble, was a cruel man and he ill- treated the boys.
The boys were always hungry It was true that they were given three meals a day but each meal consisted only of a bowl of watery soup. They were almost starving. So it was decided by them to ask the master for more soup. But who would bell the cat? Finally, the task fell to Oliver. When all the boys had assembled in the cold stone hall for their evening meal, the soup was served. It soon disappeared. The boys whispered to one another and one boy pushed Oliver a little. Oliver, making a brave effort, stood up, walked up to the master with his bowl and spoon in his hand, and said tremblingly, "Please sir, I want some more."
- Why did Oliver live in the orphanage?
- Who was Mr. Bumble?
- What meal were the boys given?
- What did Oliver say to Mr. Bumble?
- The boys were given three meals a day. Then why were they always hungry?
(i) Because the soup they were given was never enough.
(ii) Because they worked very hard all day long.
(iii) Because the older boys drank up their soup.
- Find the words from the passage that mean the same as
(i) Very hungry (para 2).................................
(ii) to vanish (para 3)......................................
- All the boys assembled in the cold stone hall. Here the word assembled means.
(i) moved away
(ii) collected
(iii) worked together
- From the word 'assembled' remove the last two letters. Add one letter to make a word which means a time at the school when the whole school gathers.
Assembly______
- Give a suitable title to the passage.
Answer
1) Oliver lived in the orphanage because he was homeless.
2) Mr. Bumble was the owner of the orphanage.
3) The boys were given only a bowl of watery soup.
4) Oliver requested Mr. Bumble to give him more soup.
5) (i) Because the soup they were given was never enough.
6) (i) starving (ii) disappear
7) (ii) collected
8) Assembly
9) Disclaimer: This is a sample answer. Students are advised to write the answer based on their own imaginative skills.
Oliver: The Orphanage Leader
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Question 1: To learn means to understand or to gain knowledge. To teach means to show how or to explain. Complete the following sentences using the correct form of teach or learn.
Learn
learns
learned
has learned
Teach
teaches
taught
has taught
(i) Will you____ me chess?
(ii) Mr Sharma____ Class VIII.
(iii) The students have____ about 'road safety'.
(iv) My sister has____ me how to ride a horse.
(v) I have____ some of the customs of India.
(vi) I_____ how to cycle when I was just four years old.
Answer
(i) teach
(ii) teaches
(iii) learned
(iv) taught
(v) learned
(vi) learned
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Question 2: Choose the correct word and complete the paragraph. All the class V students of our school____(were/was) gathering in front of the Principal's office. They____ (were/was) going for the inter-school race. The bus____ (arrive arrived) and they ____ (leave/left) for the stadium. The runners were ____(taking/ taken) to the starting point. The runners____ (take/ took) their positions. Sir_____ (blow/ blew) the whistle. One student of our school____ (run/ran) fast and____(come/came) first. Everyone____(do/did) their best and our school ____ (won/ wins) the trophy. Everyone____ (feel/ felt/fell) joyous.
Answer
All the class V students of our school were (were/was) gathering in front of the Principal's office. They were (were/was) going for the inter-school race. The bus arrived (arrive/ arrived) and they left (leave/left) for the stadium. The runners were taken (taking/ taken) to the starting point. The runners took (take/ took) their positions. Sir blew (blow/ blew) the whistle. One student of our school ran (run/ran) fast and came (come/ came) first. Everyone did (do/did) their best and our school won (won/ wins) the trophy. Everyone felt (feel/ felt/ fell) joyous.
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Question 3: Read the following sentences.
- Bhaiya has been studying in the same class for two years. (for a period of time)
- Munna was flying kites since morning. (from a time in the past till the present)
Fill in the blanks using for or since.
(i) I have lived in this house____ I was a baby.
(ii) This big jar has been in our family____ many years.
(iii) The old banyan tree in the village has been there____ the last 200 years.
(iv) Nobody has seen him____ yesterday.
Answer
(i) I have lived in this house since I was a baby.
(ii) This big jar has been in our family for many years.
(iii) The old banyan tree in the village has been there for the last 200 years.
(iv) Nobody has seen him since yesterday.
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Question 1: Choose a story that you like. In groups of four, write down dialogues for the story and make it into a short play. You may then present it in the class.
Answer
Disclaimer: Students are advised to write the answer based on their own imaginative skills.