LIGHTENED TO LIGHT

  LESSON 15   THE SOLAR SYSTEM AND THE EARTH   1.   What are stars? Why do they look small? A star is a huge ball of hot glowing gases. They are very big or huge but looks small because they are very very far from us.   2.   What does the solar system consist of? The word solar means the sun. the solar system consists of the sun, eight planets and their natural satellites, comets, meteors, asteroids, etc.   3.   What is a planet? The term planet means wanderer. A planet is a large circular object make of gas and rock that spins like a top as well as moves around the sun on a fixe path.   4.   What make Saturn look beautiful? Saturn has rings of gases, dust and rocks around it which make it look very beautiful.   5.   What are satellites? Satellites are small objects that revolve around the planets. They revolve around the planets in their fixed orbits.   6.   Why does life exist on earth? Earth is the only planet in the solar system that is known

  POEM NIRUPAM UNCLE   1.   What things does Nirupam uncle wear? Nirupam Uncle wears a pair of spectacles, a kurta, a waistcoat, and shoes.   2.   What can you say about his looks? Nirupam uncle looks so smart.   3.   What does Nirupam uncle usually do? Nirupam uncle usually brings me a sweet to munch.   4.   What kinds of stories does Nirupam uncle tell? He tells the stories about the days of old, of kings and robbers and stolen gold, of ships that sail the sea. There are stories of goblins, and owls so wise, and of poor kannapan   etc.   5.   What does the boy not mind? The boy is not frightened of the stories because he is sitting next to Nirupam Uncle.   6.   What happens when the last story has been told? When the last story has been told, Nirupam Uncle smiles and says goodbye. Then he waves his stick and laughs.   7.   What kind of man is Nirupam uncle? Say what qualities he has, giving examples for the poem. Nirupam uncle is interestin

  LESSON 18 COMMUNICATION 1.    Why do we communicate? We communicate to share our feelings with others.   2.    Name any two ways of communication. Give one example of each. There are many ways of communication. a.    Oral communication – Mobile phone b.    Written communication – SMS   3.    What are the modern devices that help in communication? Give one example of each. Modern devices that help in communication are: a.      Computers – E-mails b.      mobile phones – Wi-Fi c.     Internet – video chat   4.    List any two advantages and any two disadvantages of using the modern devices. Two advantages of modern devices: a.    Help us to connect with people very fast. b.    We get to know the news very fast Two disadvantages of modern devices: a.    Too much use of these devices results in wastage of time. b.    They can strain our eyes as its rays are harmful.  

  LESSON   13 THE NAWAB OF SALIMABAD - II   1.   Who was asked to bring the three sons to the Nawab? The Commander of the cavalry was ordered to bring the three sons to see the Nawab.   2.   Who felt proud at serving the Nawab? The three sons felt proud to serve the Nawab.   3.   Who filled the basket with onions? The farmer’s wife gave a basket of onions to the Nawab. She wanted to thank the Nawab.   4.   What did the old lady get as a present? The old lady received a box full of gold coins as a present.   5.   Did the moneylender get a valuable present? The moneylender did not get a valuable present; he got a box of onions.

  Chapter 22 On The Move Again 1.Did all the farmers in Dhanu’s village have their own land? Ans.   No, only some of the farmers in Dhanu’s village have their own land. Some of the farmers work on the lands of big farmers. 2.During what time of the year did Dhanu’s family get work in the village? During what time did they not have work? Ans.  Dhanu’s family gets work from before the rainy season till Dussehra. During the remaining six months, when there is no rain, they do not get work. 3.If people in Dhanu’s village did not leave the village in search of work, what difficulties would they face in their own village? Ans.   If people in Dhanu’s village did not leave the village in search of work, they would face many difficulties. They would not be able to earn enough money to meet even their basic needs like food and clothes. They will not be in a position to afford the cost of education for their children. 4.In Dhanu’s village, there can be no farming when there is no ra

  Chapter 21 Like Father, Like Daughter 1.How do you feel when people compare you with someone else in your family? Why do you feel so? Ans . When someone compares me with someone else in my family; I feel good. The nice feeling comes because it makes me think I am the part of a great family. 2.Who laughs the loudest in your family? Laugh like that person. Ans.   My ‘tau’ laughs the loudest in my family. 3.Make a list of all the family members from Nilima’s nani to little Samir. How are they all related to Nilima? Write. Ans.   List of Nilima’s family members: Nani: Nilima’s grandmother (Mother’s mother) Eldest Nani: Nilima’s nani’s sister. Elder son of Nani: Nilima’s mama (Mother’s brother) Kiran: Nilima’s cousin (Mama’s daughter) Samir: Nilima’s nephew (Son of her cousin) 4.Have you seen a very young child in your (or any other) family? Whom does the child’s eyes, nose, hair or fingers look like in the family? Write their names. Ans.  Yes, I have seen the youn

  Chapter 20 Who Will be Ningthou? 1. Name the place in Manipur where the Ningthou and Leima ruled? Ningthou and Leima ruled in the land of Kangleipak in Manipur.   2. Why did the people of  Kangleipak  love their king and queen? The people of Kangleipak loved their king and queen because they not only loved their people but also the birds and animals.   3. Why did the  Ningthou  want to choose a future king? Ningthou wanted to choose a future king because his children were now grown up to rule and take his position.   4. How did the king want to select their future king? The king wanted to select their future king by conducting a horse-racing competition among his three sons.   5. What kind of child was Sanatombi? Sanatombi was a lovely daughter of Ningthou and Leima. She was soft and beautiful inside.   6. Have you ever seen an animal or a bird in pain? What did you do? Yes, I once saw a bird lying on the ground while I was going back home

  Chapter 19 Malu Bhalu 1.   Where did the polar bear live with her family? The polar bear lived in an icy lair with her family.   2.   What did Malu learn to do from her parents? Malu learnt to catch fish and swim from her parents.   3.   Where did Malu want to travel? Malu wanted to go far out to play.   4.   What was it that Malu’s parents wanted her to learn? Malu’s parents wanted her to learn swimming.   5.   Was Malu scared to swim? Did she learn it easily? Yes, Malu was a little scared to swim but she learned it easily.   6.   Read the last two stanzas of the poem. Whom does ‘she’ stand for in both? In the last two stanzas of the poem, ‘she’ stands for Malu’s mother.   7.   See the picture shown below and talk about it. On a sunny day, a baby polar bear named Ronald wanted to learn swimming. He was very scared but also excited to learn swimming. He requested his mother to teach him swimming. After hearing this, she got very happy and a