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Subject: English
Unit: 10
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Class : 5th
Subject : English
Chapter : 10
Chapter Name : Unit-10
Q1 Where did the polar bear live with her family?
Answer. The polar bear lived with her family inside an icy lair.
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Q2 What did Malu learn to do from her parents?
Answer. Malu learned to catch small and big sh and learned all the things her parents taught
her.
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Q3 Where did Malu want to travel?
Answer. Malu wanted to travel beyond the blue sky.
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Q4 What was it that Malu’s parents wanted her to learn?
Answer. Malu's parents wanted her to learn swimming.
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Q5 Was Malu scared to swim? Did she learn it easily?
Answer. Yes, she was scared to swim. She got rid of her fears and learned to swim easily.
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Q6 Read the last two stanzas of the poem. Whom does ‘she’ stand for in both?
Answer. In the rst stanza •she' stands for Malu. In the second stanza 'she' stands for Malu's
mother.
Subject : English
Chapter : 10
Chapter Name : Unit-10
Q1 Where did the polar bear live with her family?
Answer. The polar bear lived with her family inside an icy lair.
Page : 163 , Block Name : Reading Is Fun
Q2 What did Malu learn to do from her parents?
Answer. Malu learned to catch small and big sh and learned all the things her parents taught
her.
Page : 163 , Block Name : Reading Is Fun
Q3 Where did Malu want to travel?
Answer. Malu wanted to travel beyond the blue sky.
Page : 163 , Block Name : Reading Is Fun
Q4 What was it that Malu’s parents wanted her to learn?
Answer. Malu's parents wanted her to learn swimming.
Page : 163 , Block Name : Reading Is Fun
Q5 Was Malu scared to swim? Did she learn it easily?
Answer. Yes, she was scared to swim. She got rid of her fears and learned to swim easily.
Page : 163 , Block Name : Reading Is Fun
Q6 Read the last two stanzas of the poem. Whom does ‘she’ stand for in both?
Answer. In the rst stanza •she' stands for Malu. In the second stanza 'she' stands for Malu's
mother.
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Q7 See the picture shown below and talk about it.
Now write a detailed character sketch of Malu Bhalu.
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Answer. Malu was a young female bear. She had white and bright hair. She was clever. She learned
to catch sh. She was adventurous and impatient, she wanted to go far away from home. But she
did not know how to swim. Her mother taught her how to swim. But she soon learned to swim
easily with her mother.
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Q1 Now answer the questions.
(i) Who brought the mango home?
(ii) Why did Meena’s grandmother give a larger piece to Raju?
(iii) Who do you think should have got the larger piece?
Answer. (i) Meena brought the mango home.
(ii) Meena's grandmother gave a larger piece to Raju as he was a boy.
(iii) I think Meena should have got the larger piece.
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Q7 See the picture shown below and talk about it.
Now write a detailed character sketch of Malu Bhalu.
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Answer. Malu was a young female bear. She had white and bright hair. She was clever. She learned
to catch sh. She was adventurous and impatient, she wanted to go far away from home. But she
did not know how to swim. Her mother taught her how to swim. But she soon learned to swim
easily with her mother.
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Q1 Now answer the questions.
(i) Who brought the mango home?
(ii) Why did Meena’s grandmother give a larger piece to Raju?
(iii) Who do you think should have got the larger piece?
Answer. (i) Meena brought the mango home.
(ii) Meena's grandmother gave a larger piece to Raju as he was a boy.
(iii) I think Meena should have got the larger piece.
Page : 165 , Block Name : Let’s Talk
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Q1 Using the following clues write about yourself in the space
below — name, place you live in, physical features, habits,
likes and dislikes etc.
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Answer. My name is Zafar. I am 13 years old. I am fair and tall. I like to play football and table-
tennis. I like watching movies a lot. I live with my parents. I go to a government school. I learn a
lot at the school everyday.
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Q2 What are the things your mother asks you to do?
Things you like to do
_________________________
_________________________
Things you do not like to do
_________________________
_________________________
Answer.
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Q3 We can avoid repeating the names by using certain other words in their place. Study the table
below.
Now rewrite the above paragraph using words from the above table.
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
below — name, place you live in, physical features, habits,
likes and dislikes etc.
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Answer. My name is Zafar. I am 13 years old. I am fair and tall. I like to play football and table-
tennis. I like watching movies a lot. I live with my parents. I go to a government school. I learn a
lot at the school everyday.
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Q2 What are the things your mother asks you to do?
Things you like to do
_________________________
_________________________
Things you do not like to do
_________________________
_________________________
Answer.
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Q3 We can avoid repeating the names by using certain other words in their place. Study the table
below.
Now rewrite the above paragraph using words from the above table.
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
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Answer. Charu lived with her parents in Missouri. She had great fun the peaks of mountains with
friends. One day, her father told her that it can be dangerous to climb. She knew how to climb
very well. She didn't listen to her father and went to climb the mountains. As she was climbing
her feet slipped and came rolling down the slope. Suddenly, her father caught her from fa"ing and
took her home. She learnt that day that she should follow her parents instructions because they
are wiser than her.
Page : 166 , Block Name : Let’s Write
Q1 Name the place in Manipur where the Ningthou and Leima ruled.
Answer. Ningthou and Leima ruled in the land of Kangleipak in Manipur.
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Q2 Why did the people of Kangleipak love their king and queen?
Answer. The people of Kangleipak loved their king and queen because the king and queen loved
the people and cared for their wellbeing.
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Q3 Why did the Ningthou want to choose a future king?
Answer. Ningthou wanted to choose a future king because the king was becoming old.
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Q4 How did the king want to select their future king?
Answer. The king wanted to choose the future king through a contest and choose the one who is
actually worthy of being a King.
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Q5 What kind of child was Sanatombi?
Answer. Sanatombi was soft and beautiful from inside. She could feel the pain of others, like
animals, trees, birds and people.
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Q6 Have you ever seen an animal or a bird in pain? What did you do?
friends. One day, her father told her that it can be dangerous to climb. She knew how to climb
very well. She didn't listen to her father and went to climb the mountains. As she was climbing
her feet slipped and came rolling down the slope. Suddenly, her father caught her from fa"ing and
took her home. She learnt that day that she should follow her parents instructions because they
are wiser than her.
Page : 166 , Block Name : Let’s Write
Q1 Name the place in Manipur where the Ningthou and Leima ruled.
Answer. Ningthou and Leima ruled in the land of Kangleipak in Manipur.
Page : 172 , Block Name : Reading Is Fun
Q2 Why did the people of Kangleipak love their king and queen?
Answer. The people of Kangleipak loved their king and queen because the king and queen loved
the people and cared for their wellbeing.
Page : 172 , Block Name : Reading Is Fun
Q3 Why did the Ningthou want to choose a future king?
Answer. Ningthou wanted to choose a future king because the king was becoming old.
Page : 172 , Block Name : Reading Is Fun
Q4 How did the king want to select their future king?
Answer. The king wanted to choose the future king through a contest and choose the one who is
actually worthy of being a King.
Page : 172 , Block Name : Reading Is Fun
Q5 What kind of child was Sanatombi?
Answer. Sanatombi was soft and beautiful from inside. She could feel the pain of others, like
animals, trees, birds and people.
Page : 172 , Block Name : Reading Is Fun
Q6 Have you ever seen an animal or a bird in pain? What did you do?
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Answer. I saw a bird, which was lying on the road. It could not move. I fed the bird some grains
and gave water to satisfy its thirst. The bird was ne within an hour. Finally, the bird ew away.
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Q1 Where is Manipur on the map of India?
Answer. Manipur is situated in the Northeast region of India. Imphal is the capital of Manipur.
Page : 172 , Block Name : Let’s Listen And Talk
Q2 What language do the people of Manipur speak?
(i) Assamese (ii) Maithailon (iii) Mizo
Answer. (ii) Maithailon
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Q3 Who do you think should have been made the future king?
Sanajaoba, the one who jumped through the tree.
Sanayaima, the one who jumped over the tree.
Sanatomba, the one who uprooted the tree.
Why do you think so?
Who was made the future queen and why?
Answer. No one should have been the Future King. The contest could test their physical abilities
only, which is not enough. A king should be intelligent and caring as well. Sanatombi was made
the future queen because didn’t harm anything or any person. She was caring towards
people, animals and plants.
Page : 173 , Block Name : Let’s Listen And Talk
Q1 Write the meanings of the following in English.
Tunggi Ningthou — _____________________________
Thouro ! Thouro ! — _____________________________
Phajei ! Phajei ! — _____________________________
Shagol thauba nupa! — _____________________________
Answer. Tunggi Ningthou — Future king
Thouro ! Thouro ! — Bravo! Bravo!
Phajei ! Phajei ! — Wonderful! Wonderful!
Shagol thauba nupa! — Such ne horse men
and gave water to satisfy its thirst. The bird was ne within an hour. Finally, the bird ew away.
Page : 172 , Block Name : Reading Is Fun
Q1 Where is Manipur on the map of India?
Answer. Manipur is situated in the Northeast region of India. Imphal is the capital of Manipur.
Page : 172 , Block Name : Let’s Listen And Talk
Q2 What language do the people of Manipur speak?
(i) Assamese (ii) Maithailon (iii) Mizo
Answer. (ii) Maithailon
Page : 172 , Block Name : Let’s Listen And Talk
Q3 Who do you think should have been made the future king?
Sanajaoba, the one who jumped through the tree.
Sanayaima, the one who jumped over the tree.
Sanatomba, the one who uprooted the tree.
Why do you think so?
Who was made the future queen and why?
Answer. No one should have been the Future King. The contest could test their physical abilities
only, which is not enough. A king should be intelligent and caring as well. Sanatombi was made
the future queen because didn’t harm anything or any person. She was caring towards
people, animals and plants.
Page : 173 , Block Name : Let’s Listen And Talk
Q1 Write the meanings of the following in English.
Tunggi Ningthou — _____________________________
Thouro ! Thouro ! — _____________________________
Phajei ! Phajei ! — _____________________________
Shagol thauba nupa! — _____________________________
Answer. Tunggi Ningthou — Future king
Thouro ! Thouro ! — Bravo! Bravo!
Phajei ! Phajei ! — Wonderful! Wonderful!
Shagol thauba nupa! — Such ne horse men
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Page : 173 , Block Name : Word Building
Q1 Some interesting words sound like the noises for which they stand. You use a
different tone of voice when you say these words. The voice becomes louder and more
forceful.
For example,
Zoom! went the car.
Bang! went the door.
Pip! Pop! ippety op!
Say the following and write what would make these sounds or actions.
Click! _____________________
Chirp! _____________________
Whisper! _____________________
Bravo! _____________________
Oh! _____________________
Ah! _____________________
Hurrah! _____________________
Alas! _____________________
Wonderful! _____________________
Hi! _____________________
Ho! _____________________
Hop away! _____________________
Answer. Click! - mouse
Chirp! - bird
Whisper! - Man, woman
Bravo! - (humans) victory
Oh! - (humans) pain
Ah! - (humans) despair
Hurrah! - (humans) celebration
Alas! - (humans) loss
Wonderful! - (humans) amazement
Hi! - (humans) greeting
Ho! - (humans) noise to make action
Hop away! - (humans) riding on an animal
Page : 174 , Block Name : Fun With Sound Words
Q1 Read the lesson carefully and put a circle around all the action words with at the end. Then
write them in one column and their present form in another. One is done for you.
Q1 Some interesting words sound like the noises for which they stand. You use a
different tone of voice when you say these words. The voice becomes louder and more
forceful.
For example,
Zoom! went the car.
Bang! went the door.
Pip! Pop! ippety op!
Say the following and write what would make these sounds or actions.
Click! _____________________
Chirp! _____________________
Whisper! _____________________
Bravo! _____________________
Oh! _____________________
Ah! _____________________
Hurrah! _____________________
Alas! _____________________
Wonderful! _____________________
Hi! _____________________
Ho! _____________________
Hop away! _____________________
Answer. Click! - mouse
Chirp! - bird
Whisper! - Man, woman
Bravo! - (humans) victory
Oh! - (humans) pain
Ah! - (humans) despair
Hurrah! - (humans) celebration
Alas! - (humans) loss
Wonderful! - (humans) amazement
Hi! - (humans) greeting
Ho! - (humans) noise to make action
Hop away! - (humans) riding on an animal
Page : 174 , Block Name : Fun With Sound Words
Q1 Read the lesson carefully and put a circle around all the action words with at the end. Then
write them in one column and their present form in another. One is done for you.
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Answer.
Page : 174 , Block Name : Language Use
Q2 In a forest, there _________ (live/lives/lived) a goblin named Cruel. One day, he
__________ (meet/met/meets) an old man wandering in the forest. Immediately, Cruel
_____________ (leap/ leaps/leapt) on to the old man’s shoulders and _____________
(order/ orders/ ordered) him, “Let's go. Move fast.” The frightened old man _________
(obey/obeys/ obeyed) the nasty goblin and _______ (walk/ walks/walked) on. As they
___________on, (move/moves/moved) he _________ (notice/ notices/ noticed) that the
goblin's feet were very tender. The old man ____________ (ask/asks/ asked) Cruel, “Sir,
how are your feet so soft and tender?” Cruel __________, (reply/ replies/replied) “ I have taken a
vow that I will not touch the ground with my feet, till I wash them.” They soon ____________
(come/comes/ came) to a pool. The goblin ________ (instruct/ instructs/instructed) the old man to
wait for him while he ___________ (enter/enters/ entered) the pool. The old man ___________ (think/
Page : 174 , Block Name : Language Use
Q2 In a forest, there _________ (live/lives/lived) a goblin named Cruel. One day, he
__________ (meet/met/meets) an old man wandering in the forest. Immediately, Cruel
_____________ (leap/ leaps/leapt) on to the old man’s shoulders and _____________
(order/ orders/ ordered) him, “Let's go. Move fast.” The frightened old man _________
(obey/obeys/ obeyed) the nasty goblin and _______ (walk/ walks/walked) on. As they
___________on, (move/moves/moved) he _________ (notice/ notices/ noticed) that the
goblin's feet were very tender. The old man ____________ (ask/asks/ asked) Cruel, “Sir,
how are your feet so soft and tender?” Cruel __________, (reply/ replies/replied) “ I have taken a
vow that I will not touch the ground with my feet, till I wash them.” They soon ____________
(come/comes/ came) to a pool. The goblin ________ (instruct/ instructs/instructed) the old man to
wait for him while he ___________ (enter/enters/ entered) the pool. The old man ___________ (think/
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thinks/ thought) to himself, “Now that the goblin has wet his feet, hedoes not need me. Let me
run for my life or he will surely eat me up.” So he ___________ (run/runs/ran) off.
Answer. In a forest, there lived (live/lives/lived) a goblin named Cruel. One day, he met
(meet/met/meets) an old man wandering in the forest. Immediately, Cruel leapt (leap/leaps/leapt)
on to the old man's shoulders and ordered (order/orders/ordered) him. "Let's go. Move fast." The
frightened old man obeyed (obey/obeys/obeyed) the nasty goblin and walked (walk/walks/walked)
on. As they moved, (move/ moves/moved) he noticed (notice/notices/noticed) that the goblin's
feet were very tender. The old man asked (ask/asks/asked) Cruel, "Sir, how are your feet so soft
and tender?" Cruel replied, (reply/replies/replied) "I have taken a vow that I will not touch the
ground with my feet, till I wash them." They soon came (come/ comes/came) to a pool. The goblin
instructed (instruct/instructs/instructed) the old man to wait for him while he entered
(enter/enters/entered) the pool. The old man thought (think/thinks/thought) to himself. "Now
that the goblin has wet his feet, he does not need me. Let me run for my life or he will surely eat
me up." So he ran (run/runs/ran) off.
Page : 175 , Block Name : Language Use
Q3 Make a list of the action words from this story.
-ed action words
Live - __________
Lived - __________
irregular action words
Meet - _________
Met - __________
Answer.
run for my life or he will surely eat me up.” So he ___________ (run/runs/ran) off.
Answer. In a forest, there lived (live/lives/lived) a goblin named Cruel. One day, he met
(meet/met/meets) an old man wandering in the forest. Immediately, Cruel leapt (leap/leaps/leapt)
on to the old man's shoulders and ordered (order/orders/ordered) him. "Let's go. Move fast." The
frightened old man obeyed (obey/obeys/obeyed) the nasty goblin and walked (walk/walks/walked)
on. As they moved, (move/ moves/moved) he noticed (notice/notices/noticed) that the goblin's
feet were very tender. The old man asked (ask/asks/asked) Cruel, "Sir, how are your feet so soft
and tender?" Cruel replied, (reply/replies/replied) "I have taken a vow that I will not touch the
ground with my feet, till I wash them." They soon came (come/ comes/came) to a pool. The goblin
instructed (instruct/instructs/instructed) the old man to wait for him while he entered
(enter/enters/entered) the pool. The old man thought (think/thinks/thought) to himself. "Now
that the goblin has wet his feet, he does not need me. Let me run for my life or he will surely eat
me up." So he ran (run/runs/ran) off.
Page : 175 , Block Name : Language Use
Q3 Make a list of the action words from this story.
-ed action words
Live - __________
Lived - __________
irregular action words
Meet - _________
Met - __________
Answer.
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Page : 176 , Block Name : Language Use
Document Details
| Board / Org | NCERT |
| Exam | Class 5 |
| Type | Solution |
| Pages | 10 |
| Updated | 30 Apr 2026 |