MAK LABS — Class 5 English Chapter 10 Glass Bangles — Question Answers

AAnswer the following questions.

1. How were glass bangles made in Ravi’s small workshop?
First, the glass was heated in a furnace. Then it was shaped into bangles. Colours and designs were added. At last, the bangles were cooled.

2. Who was Ananya? How did she help Ravi?
Ananya was Ravi’s daughter. She added modern designs like floral patterns and geometric shapes to the traditional bangles. This made their bangles very popular.

3. How did the success of the new bangles help the community?
The demand for bangles increased. So local artisans got more work. More jobs were also created in packing and transportation.

BThink and discuss.

1. If you were in Ananya’s place, what other modern designs or colours would you add?

Sample answer

I would add peacock designs, stars and tiny mirrors. I would use bright colours like golden and sky blue.

2. Have you ever created something that made you happy? Share your experience.

Sample answer

Yes, I made a clay pot for my school project. My teacher put it on display. I felt very proud and happy.

3. Make a list of things that you buy from local markets during festivals.

Sample answer

Diyas, rangoli colours, flowers, sweets, new clothes, lanterns, bangles and gifts.

AFor each word, list three other words you associate with it.

1. Festivals — Joy, Sweets, Family
2. Bangle — glass, colours, wrist
3. Factory — machines, workers, products
4. Friend — play, share, help
5. School — teacher, books, classroom

BUse capital letters and punctuation marks and rewrite the sentences.

1. The air was filled with the clinking of glass.
2. On Diwali night, the streets of Firozabad were lit with lamps and lights.
3. Did Ravi like Ananya’s new designs at first?
4. Ravi and Ananya made a special collection for Diwali.
5. Did the customers love the new bangles?

CIdentify the first action and the second action in the given sentences.

Sentence	First action	Second action
The crowd had dispersed when we reached the market.	had dispersed	reached the market
Shivangi had finished the portrait when I called her.	had finished the portrait	called her
When you rang the doorbell, I had switched off the TV.	had switched off the TV	rang the doorbell
When we reached the cinema hall, the movie had ended.	had ended	reached the cinema hall
Samar had set the table when the phone rang.	had set the table	rang

Sample answer

The train had left when we reached the station.
I had eaten my lunch before the bell rang.

Past perfect tense: Subject + had + past participle (V3). For example, ‘had completed’, ‘had gone’.

ATry speaking the tongue twisters. Start slow and increase your speed.

This is a speaking activity. Count how many times you can say each line without a mistake.

BAre there any crafts or traditions in your region that are linked to festivals?

Sample answer

In Maharashtra, people make colourful paper lanterns (akash kandil) and clay diyas for Diwali. During Ganeshotsav, artisans make beautiful clay idols of Lord Ganesha.

Write the correct sequence of steps to prepare the besan laddus.

1. Arjun and his sister, Meera, help their mother prepare besan laddus.

2. The mother roasts chickpea flour in a pan until it turns golden brown.

3. The father adds ghee and sugar to the mixture and stirs it well.

4. Meera and Arjun shape the mixture into small round balls.

5. The kids decorate each laddu with a sprinkle of chopped nuts.

Correct order: 5, 2, 1, 4, 3.

AWrite a paragraph of 80–100 words on how you recently celebrated a festival.

Sample answer

Last month, we celebrated Diwali at home. We cleaned and decorated our house a few days before. On Diwali day, I made a big rangoli at the door with my sister. My mother made karanji, chakli and laddus. In the evening, we wore new clothes and did Lakshmi puja. Then we lit diyas and hung a paper lantern. My grandparents and cousins also came to our house. We shared sweets with our neighbours. It was a happy day for all of us.

BLook at the pictures of the Rock Garden, Chandigarh and write a paragraph of 100–120 words.

Sample answer

The Rock Garden is a famous garden in Chandigarh. It was made by Nek Chand. He worked as a road inspector. He collected waste things like broken bangles, tiles, plates, bottles and stones. He used them to make beautiful statues of people, animals and birds. He worked secretly for many years. Today, the garden is spread over many acres. It has waterfalls, narrow paths and arches. Thousands of tourists visit it every year. The Rock Garden teaches us that waste can be turned into something beautiful. It also shows that hard work and imagination can create wonders.

AWrite the names of places in India known for the following crafts.

1. Madhubani painting — Bihar (Mithila region)
2. Paithani saree — Paithan, Maharashtra
3. Blue pottery — Jaipur, Rajasthan
4. Phulkari embroidery — Punjab

BFind out what your State or Union Territory is famous for. Speak about it.

Sample answer

Maharashtra is famous for Ganeshotsav and the Ajanta and Ellora caves. It is known for vada pav, puran poli and Paithani sarees. Lavani is its famous folk dance. Mumbai, its capital, is famous for films.

CFollow the steps to create a beautiful rangoli.

This is an art activity. Follow the steps given in the textbook.

Bank account.

1. Do you have a bank account? Yes/No

Answer this question for yourself.

2. Find out more about Fixed Deposit and Recurring Deposit.
Fixed Deposit (FD): We keep a sum of money in the bank for a fixed time. We cannot take it out before that time without a penalty. The bank gives more interest than a savings account.
Recurring Deposit (RD): We put a fixed amount in the bank every month for a fixed time. At the end, we get all the money back with interest.

Locate the pictures in this textbook and write their names.

1. Drone
2. Hand fan
3. Lotus (water lily) with leaves
4. Butterfly
5. Hands wearing bangles
6. Aeroplane
7. Spectacles
8. Lantern
9. Sunflower
10. Crutches
11. Rooster
12. Gilli
13. Starfish
14. Spinning top
15. Compass
16. Laddoos

Self-assessment 2 — tick the boxes that are true for you.

This sheet is about how you recite poems, learn new words, answer questions, write paragraphs and do activities. Fill it yourself. There are no right or wrong answers.

Books and poems that I have read this year.

Write the titles of books and poems you read this year, their authors or poets, and why you liked them.

Chapter 10: Glass Bangles

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Let us Learn

Let us Speak

Let us Listen

Let us Write

Let us Do

Let us Explore

Let us Observe

Self-assessment 2