Question 1

Explain the meaning of the word ‘bow’ used in the poem.

Accepted Answer

In the poem, the word ‘bow’ refers to the rainbow, which is shaped like a curved arch in the sky.

Source: This question is from The Rainbow, English &mdash; Class 5, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter The Rainbow: Word, Bow, Poem, The Rainbow, 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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Q5: What are the ways in which you can cross a river?
Q6: Have you ever seen a rainbow, in real life or in pictures? How did you feel?
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Question 2

Which bridge does the poet like more and why?

Accepted Answer

The poet likes the rainbow more than the bridges built on rivers because the rainbow is more beautiful and magical, stretching from earth to sky.

Source: This question is from The Rainbow, English &mdash; Class 5, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter The Rainbow: Bridge, Poet, Like, The Rainbow, 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 The RainbowQ3: The word ‘these’ is used for different things in stanzas one and two. What are the things for which...
Q4: State whether the following are True or False. a. Ships sail on the river. b. Boats sail on the...
Q5: What are the ways in which you can cross a river?
Q6: Have you ever seen a rainbow, in real life or in pictures? How did you feel?
Q7: If you could walk on a rainbow, where do you think it would take you?
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Question 3

The word ‘these’ is used for different things in stanzas one and two. What are the things for which ‘these’ has been used in each stanza?

Accepted Answer

In the first stanza, ‘these’ refers to boats and ships. In the second stanza, ‘these’ refers to bridges built on rivers.

Source: This question is from The Rainbow, English &mdash; Class 5, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter The Rainbow: Word, Things, Stanzas, Stanza, The Rainbow, 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 The RainbowQ2: Which bridge does the poet like more and why?
Q4: State whether the following are True or False. a. Ships sail on the river. b. Boats sail on the...
Q5: What are the ways in which you can cross a river?
Q6: Have you ever seen a rainbow, in real life or in pictures? How did you feel?
Q7: If you could walk on a rainbow, where do you think it would take you?
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Question 4

State whether the following are True or False.
a. Ships sail on the river.
b. Boats sail on the sea.
c. Bridges are built on the river.
d. A road is built from earth to the sky.

Accepted Answer

a. Falseb. Falsec. Trued. FalseB. Think and discuss

Source: This question is from The Rainbow, English &mdash; Class 5, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter The Rainbow: Whether, True, False, Ships, Sail, River. 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 The RainbowQ2: Which bridge does the poet like more and why?
Q3: The word ‘these’ is used for different things in stanzas one and two. What are the things for which...
Q5: What are the ways in which you can cross a river?
Q6: Have you ever seen a rainbow, in real life or in pictures? How did you feel?
Q7: If you could walk on a rainbow, where do you think it would take you?
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Question 5

What are the ways in which you can cross a river?

Accepted Answer

We can cross a river by boat, bridge, and sometimes by swimming or using a ferry.

Source: This question is from The Rainbow, English &mdash; Class 5, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter The Rainbow: Ways, Cross, River, The Rainbow, 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 The RainbowQ2: Which bridge does the poet like more and why?
Q3: The word ‘these’ is used for different things in stanzas one and two. What are the things for which...
Q4: State whether the following are True or False. a. Ships sail on the river. b. Boats sail on the...
Q6: Have you ever seen a rainbow, in real life or in pictures? How did you feel?
Q7: If you could walk on a rainbow, where do you think it would take you?
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Question 6

Have you ever seen a rainbow, in real life or in pictures? How did you feel?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I have seen a rainbow in the sky. I felt happy and amazed to see so many colours together in the sky.

Source: This question is from The Rainbow, English &mdash; Class 5, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter The Rainbow: Ever, Seen, Rainbow, Real, Life, Pictures. 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 The RainbowQ2: Which bridge does the poet like more and why?
Q3: The word ‘these’ is used for different things in stanzas one and two. What are the things for which...
Q4: State whether the following are True or False. a. Ships sail on the river. b. Boats sail on the...
Q5: What are the ways in which you can cross a river?
Q7: If you could walk on a rainbow, where do you think it would take you?
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Question 7

If you could walk on a rainbow, where do you think it would take you?

Accepted Answer

If I could walk on a rainbow, I think it would take me up into the sky.Let us Learn (Page 29)A. Rearrange the letters of each word to form a meaningful word from the poem. Write them in the space provided.Answer:1. sail2. river3. sea4. clouds5. bridges6. heaven7. overtops8. bow9. roadB. Work in pairs. One of you moves a finger around in the circle. When your partner says ‘Stop’, perform the action indicated by the segment that the finger lands on.Answer:New title for the poem: The Magic BridgeRhyming pairs: seas-these, please- trees.Images in mind: Boats, ships, rainbow, clouds, bridges, trees, road, rivers, skyWords repeated: sail, rivers, sky, prettier, these bridges.Musical instrument for singing: FluteLet us Listen (Page 30)Sit in a circle and listen to the words read aloud by your teacher. Give five rhyming words for each word as indicated.Answer:Ship: tip, dip, lip, rip, flipTree: bee, free, see, three, spreeBow: how, now, cow, meow, allowRain: pain, gain, main, train, plainSun: fun, run, bun, done, noneSea: bee, tea, knee, plea, spreeSail: mail, pail, nail, tail, failAnd: sand, band, hand, land, standSky: fly, my, by, tie, tryFar: car, star, bar, jar, guitarNote to the TeacherDraw learners attention to the aspect of sound. The focus should be on the sound and not on the spelling. You may select more words according to the level of your learners.Let us Speak (Page 31-32)Recite the poem given below in three ways:a. In a happy voiceb. In an angry voicec. In a surprised voiceAnswer:Do it yourself.1. ColoursYou have a few crayons,Red, yellow and blue.Green, purple and black,I have some tooI need the redand you need the black.If we share our crayons,we have a full pack!— Santoor, Grade 32. Aachoo!Once a mighty elephant,Got a mighty cold.It went to buy a handkerchiefWhere handkerchiefs were sold.“A hanky for an elephant?”The sales girl was surprised.“Sorry sir but we don’t haveA handkerchief that size.”“AACHOO! said the elephant.And shook its mighty head,“Forget about the handkerchiefGive me a sheet Instead.”— Santoor. Grade 3Note to the TeacherYou may recite another poem in different’ voices to demonstrate different emotions. Ask learners about feelings that the person reciting the poem is trying to convey. Draw their attention towards gestures and expressions. Learners may recite the poems individually or in pairs.Let Us Write (Page 33-38)A. The poem The Rainbow mentions boats and ships and their journey across the water bodies. You too may have travelled to different places. Share your experience of travelling to any one place with your class.Write a short paragraph of 80-100 words about your journey to a place you visited recently.You may include the following points in your paragraph:Time of journey and destinationPurpose of travelWhom you travelled withThings you liked or disliked during your travelLocal dishes and snacksMonument, landmark or sceneryAnswer:Sample: Last summer, I visited Jaipur with my family. We travelled by train and reached there in the morning. The purpose of our visit was to see the famous forts and palaces. I enjoyed the journey with my parents and younger sister. I liked the beautiful palaces and the delicious local snacks like kachori and jalebi. We also visited the Hawa Mahal, which was very impressive. The trip was memorable and I enjoyed every moment.Note to the TeacherFOCUS should be on the experience of travelling and not on the place visited by the learners.Learners may share experiences of travelling to meet their relatives.Revisit the rules of past tense before assigning this activity.Facilitators are also encouraged to share their travelling experiences with the learners.B. A word joins a ‘friend word’ to make new words, as shown below. Complete the table.Answer:WordFriend wordNew wordrainbowrainbowteacupteacupwristwatchwristwatcharmchairarmchairearthwormearthwormsunflowersunflowertableclothtableclothnotebooknotebookearringearringtoothpastetoothpasteRead the following sentences.a) I have seen a bridge made of roots in Meghalaya. In the above sentence, the word ‘bridge’ is a noun.b) Some planks of woods were used to bridge the stream.In the above sentence, the word ‘bridge’ is a verb.C. The following words are both nouns and verbs. Create two sentences for each word, once as a noun and then as a verb and write them in your notebook.1. cut2. bat3. picture4. cry5. filter6. dance7. plant8. paint9. fly10. faceAnswer:1. CutNoun: I have a cut on my finger.Verb: Please cut the paper.2. BatNoun: He hit the ball with a bat.Verb: Indian cricketers bat excellently.3. PictureNoun: The picture is beautiful.Verb: Can you picture yourself on a rainbow?(Continue similarly for the rest.)4. CryNoun: He let out a cry of pain.Verb: You will cry tears of joy.5. FilterNoun: She used a filter on her camera to get the perfect shot.Verb: The crowd began to filter into the arena.6. DanceNoun: The children learned a new dance at school.Verb: He asked her to dance at the party.7. PlantNoun: Plant gives us food.Verb: I am trying to plant the idea in his mind.8. PaintNoun: The green paint on the wall looks very beautiful.Verb: She used different colours to paint her drawing.9. FlyNoun: A fly landed in the glass of water.Verb: She likes to fly kites.10. FaceNoun: She has a beautiful face.Verb: We should face the problem together.Note to the TeacherCreate sentences using the above words and share them with learners.Encourage the learners to work in pairs or small groups and share their sentences with their peers.D. 1. Write the opposites of the following words in the space provided. All your answers must begin with an ‘S’.Answer:(a) small(b) strong(c) slow(d) smooth(e) sharp(f) straight(g) start(h) subtraction(i) simple(j) severe(k) sharpNow, make sentences using the words that you have written in the blanks. Write them in your notebook.Answer:(a) small: My schoolbag is very small.(b) strong: We must eat nutritious food to become healthy and strong.(c) slow: My watch is slow.(d) smooth: The floor of the classroom is very smooth.(e) sharp: Ananya’s mind is very sharp.(j) straight: Draw a straight line on this page.(g) start: Now you should start to study early in the morning.(h) subtraction: In class 1, we practised addition and subtraction.(i) simple: This is a very simple question.(J) severe: He has severe pain in chest.(k) sharp: We should not play with sharp things.

Question 8

In small groups, choose a letter of the English alphabet and create an exercise similar to the one above.

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Do it yourself.Note to the TeacherLearners may require support with vocabulary, which can be provided during the activity.A dictionary may be brought to the class for reference.E. VIBGYOR—The colours of the rainbow.VIBGYOR is an easy way to remember the seven colours of the rainbow in order.V — VioletI — IndigoB – BlueG — GreenY – Yellowo – OrangeR- RedWhen sunlight passes through rain droplets, it splits into these seven beautiful colours forming a rainbow in the sky.Answer:For self-reading.F. The following items, generally found in kitchens, add colour and taste to the food. What colours are they? Write them in the column. What do you call them in your mother tongue?Answer:ItemColourName in mother tongue (example: Hindi)clovebrownlaungcinnamonbrowndalchinidry chilliredsukhi mirchgarlicwhitelahsuncurry leavesgreencurry pattapeppercornsblackkali mirchfennel seedsgreensaunfcumin seedsbrownjeeramustard seedsyellow/blacksarsonG. Welcome to the land of flowerpots! Design and colour a Flowerpot Friend!Answer:Do it yourself.Let Us Do (Page 39)Do you know these colour combinations? Colour within the outline and write the name of the new colour.Answer:1. purple4. pink2. green5. maroon3. orange6. brownLet Us Explore (Page 40)A. Make a list of different types of boats. Collect pictures and information about the listed types of boats. Make a presentation to depict the differences among them.Answer:Types of boats (sample):RowboatA rowboat is a small, manually propelled boat typically used for recreation or trans-portation on calm waters. It relies on oars for movement and is often made of wood, fiberglass, or other lightweight materials. Rowboats are designed for one or two people and are frequently found on lakes, rivers, and calm coastal areas.SailboatA sailboat is a boat that uses sails to harness the power of the wind for propulsion. They range in size from small dinghies to large yachts and are used for both recreational and competitive sailing. Sailboats typically have a hull, a mast, and sails (like the mainsail, jib, and spinnaker), and are steered using a helm.CanoeA canoe is a lightweight, narrow boat typically pointed at both ends and propelled by paddles. It’s a versatile vessel used for recreation, fishing, and transporta-tion, often found on lakes and rivers. Ca-noes can be made from various materials like wood, aluminum, or fiberglass.MotorboatA motorboat is a boat propelled by an engine, typically an internal combustion engine or electric motor. They range in size from small, recreational craft to larger vessels used for various purposes, including racing, fishing, and cruising. Motorboats are also commonly referred to as powerboats or speedboats.FerryA ferry is a boat or ship that transports passengers and often vehicles across a body of water, typically on a regular, scheduled route. They are commonly used to connect islands to the main land or provide transportation across rivers and lakes. Ferries can range from small boats to large vessels capable of carrying hundreds of passengers and vehicles.HouseboatA house-boat is essentially a boat designed or adapted for use as a home, offering living spaces and amenities like a regular house. They can be stationary or motorized, and are found on lakes, rivers, and canals. House boats offer a unique living experience on the water, and can range from simple, rusticstructures to luxurious, floating hotels.YachtA Yacht is a recreational boat, typically larger and more luxurious than a standard boat, designed for pleasure cruising, racing, or extended trips. Yachts usually have accommodations for overnight stays and are often equipped with amenities like cabins, galleys, and entertainment systems.CatamaramA Catamaran is a type of boat or ship characterized by its twin- hull design, featuring two parallel hulls of equal size. This design offers several advantages, including increased stability, reduced heeling (tilting), and enhanced speed compared to traditional monohull boats. Catamarans are popularfor both recreational sailing and commercial purposes like ferries.B. Split the class into two groups. One group can talk about human-made things like ships and bridges. While the other discusses natural things like clouds and rainbows. Let them share their thoughts!Answer:Group discussionDid you Know?Isaac Newton created a spinning disc painted with the seven colours of the rainbow to show that white light is actually made of many colours! When the disc spins very fast, your eyes see white instead of all the colours.