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The Joy of Helping
Lesson 2
| Word | Meaning |
| Bell | ঘণ্টা |
| Rang | বজোৱা |
| Late | পলমকৈ |
| About | বিষয়ে |
| Managed | পৰিচালনা কৰিছিল |
| Announced | ঘোষণা |
| Important | গুৰুত্বপূৰ্ণ |
| Destroyed | ধ্বংস |
| Areas | অঞ্চল |
| Belongings | বস্তু |
| Injured | আহত |
| Fresh | সতেজ |
| Victims | ভুক্তভোগী |
| Discussed | আলোচনা |
| Contribute | অৱদান |
| Food items | খাদ্য সামগ্ৰী |
| Suggest | পৰামৰ্শ |
| Volunteers | স্বেচ্ছাসেৱকসকল |
| Distress | দুৰ্দশাগ্ৰস্ত |
| Plight | দুৰ্দশা |
Class 5 English Lesson 2 Solutions
ACTIVITIES
Q. 1. Let’s check how much we have understood. Choose the correct alternative from the following options:
a) The headmaster was talking about-
i) flood damage
ii) soil erosion
iii) earthquake disasters
iv) deforestation
Answer— iii) earthquake disasters
b) The headmaster sought contributions from teachers and students-
i) to help the flood affected people
ii) to organize a function at school
iii) to help earthquake hit people
iv) to go for a picnic
Answer— iii) to help earthquake hit people
c) Raju sought of contributing-
i) bread, butter and fruits
ii) bread, biscuits and fruits
iii) clothes, water and money
iv) water, biscuit and bread
Answer— ii) bread, biscuits and fruits
d) The contributions were carried to the earthquake affected area in-
i) a cart
ii) a goods van
iii) a mini truck
iv) a tractor
Answer— ii) a goods van
e) The team members of the school felt very-
i) happy to help the people in misery
ii) funny at helping the people in misery
iii) sad to help the people in misery
iv) worried about helping the people in misery
Answer— i) happy to help the people in misery
f) When we help someone we always feel-
i) miserable
ii) happy
iii) sad
iv) funny
Answer— ii) happy
Q. 2. Arrange the following sentences as it happened in the lesson:
i) Tomorrow, after morning assembly we will collect your contributions.
ii) The team members felt very happy to have helped the people in distress.
iii) People have lost their homes and belongings.
iv) During the lunch break, Nita, Gita and Raju were discussing their contribution.
v) The goods van and a team of vollunteers including Raju and Rita then left for their destination.
Answer— iii) People have lost their homes and belongings.
i) Tomorrow, after morning assembly we will collect your contributions.
ii) The team members felt very happy to have helped the people in distress.
iv) During the lunch break, Nita, Gita and Raju were discussing their contribution.
v) The goods van and a team of vollunteers including Raju and Rita then left for their destination.
Q. 3. Let’s read, think and write :
a) While going to school, you find a puppy in a muddy ditch. The puppy has fallen into the ditch and is struggling to come out. What will you do in this situation ? Write three sentences on the action you would take.
Answer— (i) At first, I’ll clear the muddy from the puppy with water.
(ii) Then I’ll wipe the cat with a towel or a handkerchief.
(iii) After that, I will keep the direct sunlight for few minutes to keep him warm.
b) One of your friends gets injured in a friendly football match at your school. Write three sentences on how you will help him.
Answer— First, I’ll immediately give him the possible first aid.
If the injury is too much, i will get him to the nearest hospital by calling 108.
I will accompany him in the ambulance.
Q. 4. Choose the appropriate meaning of the underlined words from the given options :
a) “The earthquake destroyed many areas of our neighbouring district.”
i) broke
ii) moved
iii) built
iv) damaged
Answer— iv) damaged
b) “The teachers and students then left for their destination“. Destination here refers to:
i) the playground
ii) their school
iii) distant village
iv) earthquake affected place
Answer— iv) earthquake affected place
c) They were very sad to see the plight and misery of the people.
i) playful environment
ii) difficult and sad situation
iii) happy situation
iv) faces
Answer— ii) difficult and sad situation
d) Everyone was very grateful to the volunteers for their help.
i) satisfied
ii) happy
iii) thankful
iv) joyful
Answer— iii) thankful
Q. 5. Read the following sentences :
a) They were very sad to see the plight and misery of the people there.
(b) Thet team members felt very happy to have helped the people the distress.
The first sentence expresses sadness and the second sentence expresses happiness. Now, choose appropriate words from the butterfly and write in the boxes to make meaningful sentences :
i) A kind man shows
Answer— kindness
ii) A happy man shows
Answer— happiness
iii) A sincere person shows
Answer— sincerity
iv) A brave soldier shows
Answer— bravery
v) An honest man shows
Answer— honesty
Q. 6. Read the following line:
“A team of volunteers ……….. ”
The underlined word stands for a collection or a group of people. Now read the following sentences. They all contain words that show a collection.
a) A flock of sheep was grazing in the field.
b) I have a bunch of keys.
c) Can you see the herd of cattle?
d) He gave me a bundle of sticks.
e) A delegation of teachers visited the Chief Minister.
Q. 7. Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct word:
| players birds books elephants flowers |
a) A team of _______
Answer— players.
b) A flock of _______
Answer— birds.
c) A bunch of ______
Answer— flowers.
d) A bundle of books ______
Answer— books.
e) A herd of ______
Answer— elephants.
Q. 8. Look up the meanings of these words in a dictionary:
| ring occur belongings
injure victim contribution |
Answer—
| Word | Meaning |
| ring | a circle of any material, metallic or bell-like sound. |
| occur | happen, take place. |
| belongings | the things that a person owns |
| injure | do physical harm or damage to |
| victim | a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other action |
| contribution | a gift or payment to a common fund or collection |
Q. 9. Look at the picture and read:
It was 8:30 in the moring. Rohit, Nikhil and Anjuma were walking to school. Abhi was in his wheelchair. His fater was taking him to school.
The children noticed Abhi. Rohit came forward and asked Abhi’s father, “Uncle, can we take Abhi to school ?” “Oh yes,” said Abhi’s father. “He will enjoy your company”. Rohit, Nikhil and Anjuma took Abhi with them to school.
| Sl No. | Contents (Class 5 English) |
| 1 | All Things Bright And Beautiful |
| 2 | The Joy of Helping |
| 3 | Bird Talk |
| 4 | The Stork And The Fox |
| 5 | Let’s Write A Story |
| 6 | The Joy of Living |
| 7 | My Story |
| 8 | Hello Computer! |
10. a) Read what Rohit told his teacher after he reached school :
We were walking to school today at 8:30 in the morning. We met Abhi and his father on the way. Abhi was in his wheelchair. His father was taking him to school. I asked him if Abhi could come with us. He agreed, and Abhi came with us.
Now, complete the following passage with the words given in the help box:
Rohit, Nikhil and Anjuma _____ to school. Abhi _____ in his wheelchair. His father _____ behind him. He _____ Abhi to school.
| was taking, was walking, were walking, was sitting |
Answer— Rohit, Nikhil and Anjuma were walking to school. Abhi was sitting in his wheelchair. His father was walking behind him. He was taking Abhi to school.
Q. 10. b) Write what you were doing at the following time yesterday.
i) At 8 o’ clock in the morning yesterday, ………………………………
Answer— At 8 o’ clock in the morning yesterday, I was reading.
ii) At 4 o’ clock in the evening yesterday, ………………………………
Answer— At 4 o’ clock in the evening yesterday, I was playing.
Q. 11. The teachers was very happy with Rohit and his friends. They showed good manners. Read the words in the bubbles and add some in the empty bubbles :
Answer— i) Avoiding negative remarks
ii) Thinking before act
Q. 12. Read this passage to know about Abhi’s manners :
Abhi is a loving boy. He speaks politely. He is honest and obedient. He shares his food with his friends. He is neat and tidy. He respects his teachers and elders. He is intelligent too. Everyone loves him.
Q. 13. a) Anjuma speaks very politely. Listen to what Anjuma says:
Q. 13. b) Complete these sentences with the polite forms given below :
| Would you mind, I’m very sorry, Excuse me, Please |
i) ……………………………………. I broke your pencil.
Answer— I’m very sorry, I broke your pencil.
ii) ……………………………………. can I borrow your pen?
Answer— Excuse me, can I borrow your pen?
iii) ……………………………………. write a letter for me.
Answer— Please write a letter for me.
iv) ……………………………………. bringing a glass of water for me?
Answer— Would you mind bringing a glass of water for me?
Q. 14. Let us learn to make words by adding ‘ing’ :
love — loving
care — caring
share — sharing
make — making
We can also make words by doubling the last letter and adding ‘ing’ to them. Read these words:
run — running clip — clipping
swim — swimming cut — cutting
Now, make words by doubling the last letter and adding ‘ing’ to them:
clap ………………………..
Answer— clap — clapping
sit …………………………
Answer— sit — sitting
hop …………………………..
Answer— hop — hopping
tap …………………………….
Answer— tap — tapping
Q. 15. Add ‘ly’ to make new words. Write the words. One is done for you:
Answer— 1. obediently
2. neatly
3. honestly
4. kindly
5. intelligently
Q. 16. Imagine you are in a school summer camp. Write three things you should do and three things you should not do. Use the words given in the box :
I should I should not
(i) ……………………………………………………………… (i) ………………………………………………………………
(ii) ……………………………………………………………… (ii) ………………………………………………………………
(iii) ……………………………………………………………… (iii) ………………………………………………………………
| obey my teachers, tell lies, quarrel, share my things, talk softly, make a noise |
Q. 17. a) Read the sentences on the chart
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Talk to your friends and add three more sentences to the list.
Answer—
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Q. 17. b) Write four sentences in cursive using ‘ I must……… ‘.
i) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ii) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
iii) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
iv) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Answer— i) I must help the poor and the sick.
ii) I must respect my elders.
iiii) I must study regularly
iv) I must comb my hair neatly