Gilli Danda
CBSE · Class 5 · English
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What is the name of the traditional Indian game mentioned in the poem?
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Gilli Danda - a traditional outdoor game played with two sticks, one short (gilli) and one long (danda). It is also known as tip-cat in English.
What two things are needed to play Gilli Danda?
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Two sticks are needed: 1) A short stick called 'gilli' (about 3-4 inches long with sharpened ends), 2) A long stick called 'danda' (used to hit the gilli)
According to the poem, how do the children feel while playing Gilli Danda?
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The children feel joyful, free, and happy. The poem mentions 'We play with joy', 'we feel so free', 'having fun', and 'Laughing, playing'.
What is a prefix? Give two examples from the chapter.
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A prefix is a group of letters added at the beginning of a word to change its meaning. Examples: 'Un-' meaning 'not' (unhappy = not happy), 'Re-' meaning 'again' (redraw = draw again).
What does the prefix 'un-' mean? Give three examples.
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The prefix 'un-' means 'not'. Examples: uncommon (not common), unaware (not aware), uncomfortable (not comfortable).
What does the prefix 're-' mean? Give three examples.
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The prefix 're-' means 'again'. Examples: rewrite (write again), rethink (think again), rearrange (arrange again).
What are abstract nouns? Give three examples.
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Abstract nouns are words that name things you cannot see, touch, smell, or taste. They are feelings, thoughts, or ideas. Examples: happiness, anger, truth, fear, joy.
Which of these are abstract nouns: rose, happiness, mountain, fear, sugar?
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Abstract nouns: happiness, fear. Concrete nouns (things you can touch/see): rose, mountain, sugar.
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