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Book Name: Marigold
Subject: English
Unit: 4
Chapter Name: Crying , My Elder Brother
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CLASS - 5th
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Class : 5th
Subject : English
Chapter : 4
Chapter Name : Unit-4
Q1 According to the poet, should you cry a little or should you cry a lot?
Answer. According to the poet, we should cry a lot.
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Q2 What can you do after crying a lot?
Answer. We can go park with our friends.
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Q3 (i) Read the rst two lines of the poem. Is the mood
happy? , sad? , angry? , jealous? , Upset?
(ii) In the last few lines the mood of the poet has changed. What is it now?
very happy , angry, cheerful , sad , jealous
Answer. (i) Sad?
(ii) Very happy
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Q4 Are these sentences right or wrong?
(i) The poet says you must not cry much. ( )
(ii) The poet says that you should cry till your pillow is soaked. ( )
(iii) The poet says that after crying you should open the window and laugh so that people will see
that you are happy. ( )
(iv) The poet says that you should open the window and show people that you are crying. ( )
Answer. (i) Wrong
(ii) Right
(iii) Right
(iv) Wrong
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Subject : English
Chapter : 4
Chapter Name : Unit-4
Q1 According to the poet, should you cry a little or should you cry a lot?
Answer. According to the poet, we should cry a lot.
Page : 60 , Block Name : Let’s Read
Q2 What can you do after crying a lot?
Answer. We can go park with our friends.
Page : 60 , Block Name : Let’s Read
Q3 (i) Read the rst two lines of the poem. Is the mood
happy? , sad? , angry? , jealous? , Upset?
(ii) In the last few lines the mood of the poet has changed. What is it now?
very happy , angry, cheerful , sad , jealous
Answer. (i) Sad?
(ii) Very happy
Page : 60 , Block Name : Let’s Read
Q4 Are these sentences right or wrong?
(i) The poet says you must not cry much. ( )
(ii) The poet says that you should cry till your pillow is soaked. ( )
(iii) The poet says that after crying you should open the window and laugh so that people will see
that you are happy. ( )
(iv) The poet says that you should open the window and show people that you are crying. ( )
Answer. (i) Wrong
(ii) Right
(iii) Right
(iv) Wrong
Page : 60 , Block Name : Let’s Read
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Q1 Where do you cry? What are the things that make you cry?
Answer. I cry in my I cry room. I cry whenever I feel sad or miserable.
Page : 61 , Block Name : Let’s Talk
Q2 Can you cry when you are happy?
Answer. No, i cannot
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Q3 Which are the things that make you happy?In what ways do you show your happiness?
Answer. Playing games. going to places and eating sweets make me happy. I laugh and enjoy to
show my happiness.
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Q1 The word ends in and comes from the word happy. Write three words that end in the same way.
Which words do they come from?
Answer.
Page : 61 , Block Name : Word Building
Q1 Fill in the blanks with the exact word.
(i) The tourists were ___________ to see the beautiful
Taj Mahal. (amazed, shocked, worried)
(ii) The lights went out suddenly. I was alone and
_____________. (worried, shocked, frightened)
(iii) He has been ill for a long time and his parents were
__________. (unhappy, worried, angry)
(iv) The shopkeeper was ____________when he saw his
Answer. I cry in my I cry room. I cry whenever I feel sad or miserable.
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Q2 Can you cry when you are happy?
Answer. No, i cannot
Page : 61 , Block Name : Let’s Talk
Q3 Which are the things that make you happy?In what ways do you show your happiness?
Answer. Playing games. going to places and eating sweets make me happy. I laugh and enjoy to
show my happiness.
Page : 61 , Block Name : Let’s Talk
Q1 The word ends in and comes from the word happy. Write three words that end in the same way.
Which words do they come from?
Answer.
Page : 61 , Block Name : Word Building
Q1 Fill in the blanks with the exact word.
(i) The tourists were ___________ to see the beautiful
Taj Mahal. (amazed, shocked, worried)
(ii) The lights went out suddenly. I was alone and
_____________. (worried, shocked, frightened)
(iii) He has been ill for a long time and his parents were
__________. (unhappy, worried, angry)
(iv) The shopkeeper was ____________when he saw his
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safe wide open with all his money missing.
(unhappy, shocked, angry)
Answer. (i) Amazed.
(i) Frightened.
(ii) Worried.
(iv) Shocked.
Page : 62 , Block Name : Let’s Write
Q1 Narrate an incident when you have experienced
happiness, excitement, surprise. You can use the following
clues.
With whom…
When did it happen…
Why…
Where…
Answer. Last month, I went to watch a 3D movie in the movie theatre. I was very excited to have
the
of 3D display. I went with my parents. While entering the movie hall, we were
given glasses that we had to wear for watching the 3D movie. The movie was very
interesting. In 3D display. I was feeling like the characters have stepped out of the screen.
Everything was as real as it gets. I had a great time watching the 3D movie.
Page : 62 , Block Name : Creative Writing
Q1 What are the things that Munna liked to do?
Answer. Munna liked to a of things such as play marbles, y kites., volleyball and kabaddi, drawing
pictures of animals and birds.
Page : 71 , Block Name : Reading Is Fun
Q2 What did Bhaiya do all day?
Answer. He reads books all the day.
Page : 71 , Block Name : Reading Is Fun
Q3 Why was Munna not happy with the timetable that Bhaiya made for him?
Answer. Munna was not happy with timetable that Bhaiya had made for him there was no time to
play.
(unhappy, shocked, angry)
Answer. (i) Amazed.
(i) Frightened.
(ii) Worried.
(iv) Shocked.
Page : 62 , Block Name : Let’s Write
Q1 Narrate an incident when you have experienced
happiness, excitement, surprise. You can use the following
clues.
With whom…
When did it happen…
Why…
Where…
Answer. Last month, I went to watch a 3D movie in the movie theatre. I was very excited to have
the
of 3D display. I went with my parents. While entering the movie hall, we were
given glasses that we had to wear for watching the 3D movie. The movie was very
interesting. In 3D display. I was feeling like the characters have stepped out of the screen.
Everything was as real as it gets. I had a great time watching the 3D movie.
Page : 62 , Block Name : Creative Writing
Q1 What are the things that Munna liked to do?
Answer. Munna liked to a of things such as play marbles, y kites., volleyball and kabaddi, drawing
pictures of animals and birds.
Page : 71 , Block Name : Reading Is Fun
Q2 What did Bhaiya do all day?
Answer. He reads books all the day.
Page : 71 , Block Name : Reading Is Fun
Q3 Why was Munna not happy with the timetable that Bhaiya made for him?
Answer. Munna was not happy with timetable that Bhaiya had made for him there was no time to
play.
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Page : 71 , Block Name : Reading Is Fun
Q4 How do you think Munna felt when his brother was so strict with him? Why was Bhaiya so strict
with him?
Answer. Munna must have felt sad when bhaiya was strict on him. I think bhaiya was being strict to
munna because he wanted munna to study hard.
Page : 71 , Block Name : Reading Is Fun
Q5 Whose character do you like more — Munna’s or Bhaiya’s? Why?
Answer. I like Munna’s character as he was carefree and full of joy. He knew how to live in the
moment. He could nd happiness in whatever he did.
Page : 71 , Block Name : Reading Is Fun
Q1 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 has written the letter.
(ii) The letter has been written to his mother.
(iii) writer of the letter is Krishna.
(iv) Boys Hostel in Kolkata.
(v) The letter was written on 10th July 2000.
Page : 73 , Block Name : Creative Writing
Q2 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. DIY
Page : 73 , Block Name : Creative Writing
Q1 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.
Q4 How do you think Munna felt when his brother was so strict with him? Why was Bhaiya so strict
with him?
Answer. Munna must have felt sad when bhaiya was strict on him. I think bhaiya was being strict to
munna because he wanted munna to study hard.
Page : 71 , Block Name : Reading Is Fun
Q5 Whose character do you like more — Munna’s or Bhaiya’s? Why?
Answer. I like Munna’s character as he was carefree and full of joy. He knew how to live in the
moment. He could nd happiness in whatever he did.
Page : 71 , Block Name : Reading Is Fun
Q1 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 has written the letter.
(ii) The letter has been written to his mother.
(iii) writer of the letter is Krishna.
(iv) Boys Hostel in Kolkata.
(v) The letter was written on 10th July 2000.
Page : 73 , Block Name : Creative Writing
Q2 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. DIY
Page : 73 , Block Name : Creative Writing
Q1 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.
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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.”
1. Why did Oliver live in the orphanage?
2. Who was Mr Bumble?
3. What meals were the boys given?
4. What did Oliver say to Mr Bumble?
5. 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.
6. Find the words from the passage that mean the same as
(i) very hungry (para 2) ...............................
(ii) to vanish (para 3) ...............................
7. ‘All the boys assembled in the cold stone hall.’ Here the word assembled means
(i) moved away (ii) collected (iii) worked together
8. 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.
assemble____
9. Give a suitable title to the passage.
Answer. 1. Oliver lived in the orphanage because he had no home.
2. He was the owner of the orphanage.
3. They were given only a bowl of watery soup.
4. Oliver said to Mr Bumble that he wanted some more soup.
5. (i) Because the soup they were given was never enough.
6. (i) starving (ii) disappeared
7. (i) collected
8. Assembly
9. Oliver in Orphanage.
Page : 74 , Block Name : Comprehension
Q1 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 , tech , 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.
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.”
1. Why did Oliver live in the orphanage?
2. Who was Mr Bumble?
3. What meals were the boys given?
4. What did Oliver say to Mr Bumble?
5. 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.
6. Find the words from the passage that mean the same as
(i) very hungry (para 2) ...............................
(ii) to vanish (para 3) ...............................
7. ‘All the boys assembled in the cold stone hall.’ Here the word assembled means
(i) moved away (ii) collected (iii) worked together
8. 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.
assemble____
9. Give a suitable title to the passage.
Answer. 1. Oliver lived in the orphanage because he had no home.
2. He was the owner of the orphanage.
3. They were given only a bowl of watery soup.
4. Oliver said to Mr Bumble that he wanted some more soup.
5. (i) Because the soup they were given was never enough.
6. (i) starving (ii) disappeared
7. (i) collected
8. Assembly
9. Oliver in Orphanage.
Page : 74 , Block Name : Comprehension
Q1 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 , tech , 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.
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(v) I have ___________some of the customs of india.
(vi) I ___________ how to cycle when i was just four year old.
Answer. (i) Teach
(ii) Teaches.
(iii) Learned.
(iv) Taught.
(v) Learned
(vi) Learned
Page : 75 , Block Name : Let’s Write
Q2 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
of ce. 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) rst. 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 in front of the of ce. They were going for the
inter-school race. The bus arrivedand they left for the stadium. The runners were taken to the
starting point. The runners took their positions. Sir blew the whistle. One student of our school
ranfast and came rst. Everyone didtheir best and our
school won the trophy. Everyone feltjealous.
Page : 76 , Block Name : Let’s Write
Q3 Read the following sentences.
Bhaiya has been studying in the same class for two years. (for a period of time)
Munna was ying kites since the morning. (from a time in the past til 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 sinceI was a baby.
(ii) This big jar has been in our family formany years
(iii) The Old banyan tree in the village has been there forthe last 200 years.
(iv) Nobody has seen him sinceyesterday.
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(vi) I ___________ how to cycle when i was just four year old.
Answer. (i) Teach
(ii) Teaches.
(iii) Learned.
(iv) Taught.
(v) Learned
(vi) Learned
Page : 75 , Block Name : Let’s Write
Q2 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
of ce. 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) rst. 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 in front of the of ce. They were going for the
inter-school race. The bus arrivedand they left for the stadium. The runners were taken to the
starting point. The runners took their positions. Sir blew the whistle. One student of our school
ranfast and came rst. Everyone didtheir best and our
school won the trophy. Everyone feltjealous.
Page : 76 , Block Name : Let’s Write
Q3 Read the following sentences.
Bhaiya has been studying in the same class for two years. (for a period of time)
Munna was ying kites since the morning. (from a time in the past til 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 sinceI was a baby.
(ii) This big jar has been in our family formany years
(iii) The Old banyan tree in the village has been there forthe last 200 years.
(iv) Nobody has seen him sinceyesterday.
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Document Details
| Board / Org | NCERT |
| Exam | Class 5 |
| Type | Solution |
| Pages | 7 |
| Updated | 30 Apr 2026 |