Question 1

How were glass bangles made in Ravi’s small workshop?

Accepted Answer

Ravi and his team used to heat glass in a furnace. They would then shape glass into bangles, adding beautiful colours and designs before cooling them to perfection.

Source: This question is from Glass Bangles, English &mdash; Class 5, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Glass Bangles: Glass, Bangles, Made, Ravi, Small, Workshop. These are fundamental topics in English that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 5 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of English papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
How to Approach This QuestionRead the question carefully and identify what is being asked. Break down complex questions into smaller parts. Use the terminology and concepts discussed in this chapter. Structure your answer logically — begin with a definition or key statement, then provide supporting details. Review your answer to ensure it addresses all parts of the question completely.
Key Points to RememberUse quotations from the text to support your points.
Analyse literary devices and their effects on the reader.
Structure essays with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
Proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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Q11: did the customers love the new bangles
Q12: Do you have a bank account? Yes/ No
Q13: Find out more about Fixed Deposit and Recurring Deposit. Share information on these with your class.
Q2: Who was Ananya? How did she help Ravi?
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Question 2

Who was Ananya? How did she help Ravi?

Accepted Answer

Ananya was Ravi’s daughter. She had an eye for design. She introduced delicate floral patterns and geometric shapes, combining the old with the new designs.

Source: This question is from Glass Bangles, English &mdash; Class 5, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Glass Bangles: Ananya, Ravi, Glass Bangles, English. These are fundamental topics in English that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 5 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of English papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
How to Approach This QuestionRead the question carefully and identify what is being asked. Break down complex questions into smaller parts. Use the terminology and concepts discussed in this chapter. Structure your answer logically — begin with a definition or key statement, then provide supporting details. Review your answer to ensure it addresses all parts of the question completely.
Key Points to RememberUse quotations from the text to support your points.
Analyse literary devices and their effects on the reader.
Structure essays with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
Proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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Q11: did the customers love the new bangles
Q12: Do you have a bank account? Yes/ No
Q13: Find out more about Fixed Deposit and Recurring Deposit. Share information on these with your class.
Q3: How did the success of the new bangles help the community?
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Question 3

How did the success of the new bangles help the community?

Accepted Answer

The success of the new bangles had a positive impact on the entire community. The increased demand for bangles created more work for the local artisans, and generated more jobs for those who were engaged in packing and transportation.B. Think and discuss

Question 4

If you were in Ananya’s place what other modern designs or colours would you add to make the bangles more attractive?

Accepted Answer

If I were in Ananya’s place, I would like to introduce the rainbow rising scene patterns and cloudy sky shapes with a variety of colours found in the rainbow, combining the new and old designs.

Question 5

Ravi and Ananya felt proud seeing people wearing their bangles on Diwali night. Have you ever created something (drawing, writing, or a project) that made you happy? Share your experience with the class.

Accepted Answer

I visited my grandmother who lives in a village. I liked the village very much. Our ancestral house is built adjacent to a pond, and there is a big ground where one can see several animals grazing in the field. I saw cows, horses, goats, buffaloes, etc. I especially like the calves which were grazing near their mother. I also got opportunity to watch the fish in the pond.At noon, these animals could have shelter under the mango trees grown up around the pond. When I came back to my home, I made a drawing of what I had seen in the village and show it to the class. All students and the teacher appreciated my drawing, I am thankful to my mother because being a good painter, she helped me a lot to complete this drawing.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

During festivals, we generally buy following things from the local markets.Traditional clothingDecorative itemsSweets and foodDiyas and candlesHandicrafted itemsFestival-related foods and treatsBanglesColoured papersNote to the TeacherIf students have any artwork, it should be displayed before the class.Let us Learn (Pages 124-126)A. For each word, list three other words you associate with it. One has been done for you.Answer:B. Use capital letters, full stop (.), comma (,), question mark (?), wherever necessary and rewrite the following sentences.

Question 7

the air was filled with the clinking of glass

Accepted Answer

The air was filled with the clinking of glass.

Source: This question is from Glass Bangles, English &mdash; Class 5, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Glass Bangles: Air, Filled, Clinking, Glass, Glass Bangles, English. These are fundamental topics in English that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 5 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of English papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
How to Approach This QuestionRead the question carefully and identify what is being asked. Break down complex questions into smaller parts. Use the terminology and concepts discussed in this chapter. Structure your answer logically — begin with a definition or key statement, then provide supporting details. Review your answer to ensure it addresses all parts of the question completely.
Key Points to RememberUse quotations from the text to support your points.
Analyse literary devices and their effects on the reader.
Structure essays with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
Proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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Q11: did the customers love the new bangles
Q12: Do you have a bank account? Yes/ No
Q13: Find out more about Fixed Deposit and Recurring Deposit. Share information on these with your class.
Q2: Who was Ananya? How did she help Ravi?
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Question 8

On diwali night the streets of Firozabad were lit with lamps and lights

Accepted Answer

On Diwali night, the streets of Firozabad were lit with lamps and lights.

Source: This question is from Glass Bangles, English &mdash; Class 5, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Glass Bangles: Diwali, Night, Streets, Firozabad, Lit, Lamps. These are fundamental topics in English that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 5 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of English papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
How to Approach This QuestionRead the question carefully and identify what is being asked. Break down complex questions into smaller parts. Use the terminology and concepts discussed in this chapter. Structure your answer logically — begin with a definition or key statement, then provide supporting details. Review your answer to ensure it addresses all parts of the question completely.
Key Points to RememberUse quotations from the text to support your points.
Analyse literary devices and their effects on the reader.
Structure essays with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
Proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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Q11: did the customers love the new bangles
Q12: Do you have a bank account? Yes/ No
Q13: Find out more about Fixed Deposit and Recurring Deposit. Share information on these with your class.
Q2: Who was Ananya? How did she help Ravi?
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Question 9

did ravi like ananya’s new designs at first

Accepted Answer

Did Ravi 1ikeAnanya’s new designs at first?

Source: This question is from Glass Bangles, English &mdash; Class 5, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Glass Bangles: Ravi, Like, Ananya, New, Designs, First. These are fundamental topics in English that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 5 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of English papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
How to Approach This QuestionRead the question carefully and identify what is being asked. Break down complex questions into smaller parts. Use the terminology and concepts discussed in this chapter. Structure your answer logically — begin with a definition or key statement, then provide supporting details. Review your answer to ensure it addresses all parts of the question completely.
Key Points to RememberUse quotations from the text to support your points.
Analyse literary devices and their effects on the reader.
Structure essays with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
Proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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Q11: did the customers love the new bangles
Q12: Do you have a bank account? Yes/ No
Q13: Find out more about Fixed Deposit and Recurring Deposit. Share information on these with your class.
Q2: Who was Ananya? How did she help Ravi?
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Question 10

ravi and ananya made a special collection for diwali

Accepted Answer

Ravi and Ananya made a special collection for Diwali.

Source: This question is from Glass Bangles, English &mdash; Class 5, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Glass Bangles: Ravi, Ananya, Made, Special, Collection, Diwali. These are fundamental topics in English that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 5 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of English papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
How to Approach This QuestionRead the question carefully and identify what is being asked. Break down complex questions into smaller parts. Use the terminology and concepts discussed in this chapter. Structure your answer logically — begin with a definition or key statement, then provide supporting details. Review your answer to ensure it addresses all parts of the question completely.
Key Points to RememberUse quotations from the text to support your points.
Analyse literary devices and their effects on the reader.
Structure essays with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
Proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Related Questions from Glass BanglesQ11: did the customers love the new bangles
Q12: Do you have a bank account? Yes/ No
Q13: Find out more about Fixed Deposit and Recurring Deposit. Share information on these with your class.
Q2: Who was Ananya? How did she help Ravi?
Q3: How did the success of the new bangles help the community?
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Question 11

did the customers love the new bangles

Accepted Answer

Did the customers love the new bangles?Read the following sentence.Ananyahad completedher schooling before shejoinedthe factory.The underlined part is an example of past perfect tense. We use the past perfect tense to talk about an action that took place and was completed before another action in the past.We use both past perfect (for the first action) and past simple (for the second action) in such sentences.In the above sentence, Ananya’s education is the first action which took place before she joined the factory (next action).Rule: Subject + has/have + Verb + ObjectIdentify the first action and the second action in the given sentences.Answer:First actionSecond action1. had dispersedreached the market2. had finishedcalled her3. had switched offrang the doorbell4. had endedreached the cinema5. had setthe phone ringWrite more sentences like the ones given previously with the help of your teacher and classmates.Answer:She had gone to the market before it started raining.They had eaten dinner before I arrived.He had completed the project before the deadline.We had visited the museum before it closed.I had finished my homework when my friend called.The children had played outside, before their parents came home.She had read the book before the test began.They had studied French before moving to Paris.He had written the letter before the post office closed.Note to the TeacherRevisit the rules of simple past tense with the learners.It is Important to draw the learners’ attention to the fact that the first and the second actions are to be determined by the meaning and not by their positions of occurrence (first and second) in a sentence.Let us Speak (Page 126)A. Try speaking the following lines. Start slow and gradually increase your speed. See how many times you can say each one without stopping or making a mistake.a. Red lorry blue lorry.b. Babli bought beautiful bangles but the bangles broke.e. Ravi read a red book.d. Green glass globes glow green.e. Ten tiny turtles take turns talking.Answer:Do it yourself.B. Glass bangles are an important part of the Indian culture, especially during festivals. Are there any crafts ortraditions in your region that are linked to festivals? Share with your class.Answer:Do it yourself.Let us Listen (Page 127)Your teacher will read out the paragraph given below. Listen carefully.Arjun and his sister, Meera, help their mother prepare besan laddus. First, their mother roasts chickpea flour in a pan until it turns golden brown. Their father then adds ghee and sugar to the mixture and stirs it well and then transfers it to a big bowl to let the mixture cool.When it is slightly cool, Meera and Arjun shape the mixture into small round balls. Finally, the kids decorate each laddu with a sprinkle of chopped nuts.Write the correct sequence of steps that Aarav, Meera, and their parents take to prepare the laddus.1. The father adds ghee and sugar to the mixture and stirs it well.2. The mother roasts chickpea flour in a pan until it turns golden brown.3. The kids decorate each laddu with a sprinkle of chopped nuts.4. Meera and Arjun shape the mixture into small round balls.5. Arjun and his sister, Meera, help their mother prepare besan laddus.Answer:5 → 2 → 1 → 4 → 3Let us Write (Page 128)A. Write a paragraph of 80-100 words on how you recently celebrated a festival.Hints: Special dish, meeting with friends and family, prayer, any other related ritual.Answer:Sample Answer: Recently we celebrated Eid al- Fitr. It is also known as Ramadan. We wore new clothes and offered prayer in the Eidgah. We prayed to Alah for the well being of all, Our mother had prepared a sweet dish called Sewaiynh. We ate together sitting on the floor. In the evening we visited our relatives and exchanged ourwishes. We all were very happy.B. Look at the pictures given below.Discuss with your teacher and write a paragraph of 100-120 words in your notebook.Answer:The Rock Garden of Chandigarh is a sculpture garden in India. It is also known as Nek Chand Saini’s Rock Garden of Nathupur after its founder Nek Chand Saini. He was a government official, and started building the garden secretly in his spare time in 1957. It has spread over an area of 40 acres, and is completely built from industrial, home waste and discarded items.The garden consists of man-made interlinked waterfalls and many other sculptures that have been made of scrap and other waste, such as bottles, glasses, bangles, tiles, ceramic pots, sinks, electrical waste, broken pipes, etc. He chose a gorge in a forest near Sukhna Lake for his work. Interestingly, he was able to hide it for 18 years before it was discovered by the authorities in 1976. One can see the concrete sculptures of dancers, musicians and animals if they visit the garden.Let us Do (Pages 129-130)A. Firozabad is famous for glass bangles. Find out and write the names of places in India known for the following crafts.Answer:1. Madhubani2. Maharashtra3. Rajasthan4. PunjabB. Find out what your State or Union Territory (UT) is famous for. Speak about it.Answer:Do it yourself.Note to the TeacherThe teacher may help the students to locate these places on the map of India.C. Follow these steps to create a beautiful rangoli.Answer:Do it yourself.Let us Explore (Page 131)Do you know what a bank account is?It is a safe place to keep your money, just like you keep your money safe in a gullak.Suppose you get ₹ 50 for your birthday every year. You put it into your Savings Account. After a year, the bank adds ₹ 5 more. This is called interest on the Savings Account.Benefits of a Savings Account:Meant for saving money.You can add or withdraw money anytime.As a reward for saving, you earn interest.

Question 12

Do you have a bank account? Yes/ No

Accepted Answer

Do it yourself.

Source: This question is from Glass Bangles, English &mdash; Class 5, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Glass Bangles: Bank, Account, Yes, Glass Bangles, English. These are fundamental topics in English that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 5 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of English papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
How to Approach This QuestionRead the question carefully and identify what is being asked. Break down complex questions into smaller parts. Use the terminology and concepts discussed in this chapter. Structure your answer logically — begin with a definition or key statement, then provide supporting details. Review your answer to ensure it addresses all parts of the question completely.
Key Points to RememberUse quotations from the text to support your points.
Analyse literary devices and their effects on the reader.
Structure essays with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
Proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Related Questions from Glass BanglesQ10: ravi and ananya made a special collection for diwali
Q11: did the customers love the new bangles
Q13: Find out more about Fixed Deposit and Recurring Deposit. Share information on these with your class.
Q2: Who was Ananya? How did she help Ravi?
Q3: How did the success of the new bangles help the community?
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Question 13

Find out more about Fixed Deposit and Recurring Deposit. Share information on these with your class.

Accepted Answer

Fixed Deposits (FDs) are a type of fixed-income investment offered by banks and financial institutions. In anFD, we deposit a lumpsum of money for a specific period, and in return, the bank provides a fixed interest rate forthat period. The interest rate and the maturity date are predetermined. We get a secure and predictable way to grow our savings.Recurring Deposit: A Recurring Deposit (RD) is a type of term deposit where we deposit a fixed amount ofmoney regularly, usually monthly, for a predetermined period. It is a popular savings tool that helps individualsdevelop the habit of saving while earning interest on their deposits.Let us Observe (Page 132)Look at the following pictures. Can you locate them in this textbook and write their name in the space given below?Answer:DroneCloth Hand FanLotusButterflyBanglesAeroplaneSpectaclesLanternSunflowerCrutchesCockGilliStarfishSpinning topCompassLaddu