NCERT Solutions for Chapter 7 (Poem) Crying Class 5 English Marigold
The poem is about crying and finding happiness. People should not cry even for a short while, because that won't help them. It says it won't be useful. You don't let it all out when you weep a bit. After being sad, the poem talks about experiencing joy. It is possible to be joyful by crying our hearts out until there is no more grief inside us, according to the poem "Crying." The poem describes a very practical way to achieve happiness by crying our hearts out until no more sadness is inside us.
Chapter Name | Crying NCERT Solutions |
Class | CBSE Class 5 |
Textbook Name | Marigold |
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Question 1: 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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Question 2: What can you do after crying a lot?
Answer
You can take a bath after crying a lot.
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Question 3:
(i) Read the first 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) Cheerful
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Question 4: 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) False
(ii) True
(iii) True
(iv) False
Page No 61:
Question 1: Where do you cry? What are the things that make you cry?
Answer
Disclaimer: This is a sample answer. Students are advised to write the answer based on their own experiences and observations.
I cry in the bathroom. I usually cry when I get a scolding from my parents.
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Question 2: Can you cry when you are happy?
Answer
Disclaimer: This is a sample answer. Students are advised to write the answer based on their own experiences and observations.
No, I cannot cry when I am happy.
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Question 3: Which are the things that make you happy? In what ways do you show your happiness?
Answer
Disclaimer: This is a sample answer. Students are advised to write the answer based on their experiences and observations.
Eating food and playing football makes me happy. I scream loudly to show my happiness.
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Question 1:
dash bash splash cash trash
steer tear clear deer dear
shower power tower flower mower
poked croaked soaked stroked joked
wept kept crept leapt slept
Answer
Disclaimer: Students are advised to practice this on their own.
dash bash splash cash trash
steer tear clear deer dear
shower power tower flower mower
poked croaked soak stroked joke
wept kept crept leapt slept
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Question 1: The word happiness ends in-nees and comes from the word happy. Write three words that end in the same way. Which words do they come from?______
ness; _____ _____
ness; _____ _____
ness; _____ _____
Answer
Politeness; Politeness
Heartlessness; Heartlessness
awareness; Awareness
Page No 62:
Question 1: Fill in the blanks with the exact feeling 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 safe wide open with all his money missing. (unhappy, shocked, angry)
Answer
(i) amazed (ii) frightened (iii) worried (iv) shocked
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Question 1: 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
Disclaimer: This is a sample answer. Students are advised to write the answer based on their own experiences and observations.
One morning, I found my pet dog missing at home. I was worried about where he could be. He slept with me in my bed the last night. He was not well so I took him to vet the day before he was missing. I spent the whole day to find him. It was only in the evening that the vet called me up and informed me that he was sitting near his hospital. I rushed towards the hospital and was extremely glad to see him after these long hours.
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Question 1: When you have something serious to think about then you have food for thought.
Here's some FOOD FOR YOUR THOUGHT!
Tomatoes are red, beans are green A brinjal has a crown, just like a queen. Potatoes are brown, onions are pink Carrots have juice, which I can drink. Vegetables make me healthy and wise So eat some daily with roti and rice.
Disclaimer: Kindly refer the textbook for the image.
Answer
Tomatoes are red, beans are green A brinjal has a crown, just like a queen. Potatoes are brown, onions are pink Carrots have juice, which I can drink. Vegetables make me healthy and wise So eat some daily with roti and rice.