Sing a song of people Class 5 English NCERT Solutions

Vocabulary

New words

Write the following words three times each.

Subway                             Subway                        Subway

Underneath                    Underneath                Underneath

Pours                                 Pours                              Pours

Elevator                            Elevator                        Elevator

Singly                                Singly                             Singly

Grumpy                            Grumpy                        Grumpy

Word meanings

Subway            : An underground road that is used to cross a busy road.

Underneath   : Under or below

Pours                : To flow in large amount

Elevator           : Lift

Grumpy            : ill - tempered / easily getting angry

Textbook Question and Answer

Reading is Fun

1. Which modes of transport do the people use to move around in the city?

Ans:

People use buses and taxis to move around in the city.

2. What are the things that the people carry with them, while moving around?

Ans:

People carry their hats and umbrellas with them, while moving around.

3. Where all do you find these very busy people?

Ans:

We find busy people on sidewalk, subway, buses, taxis, tall buildings, stores and elevators.

4. Where have you seen crowds of people?

Ans:

We have seen crowds of people in cities, buses, trains, subways, malls, markets etc.

5. Why do you think all these people are in a hurry?

Ans:

All these people are in a hurry because they have to complete a large amount of task in less time.

Language Use

1. Let’s write the opposites of the following words.

slow	…………….	up	…………….
back	…………….	tall	…………….
below	…………….	crowd	…………….
loud	…………….	go	…………….

 

Answer

slow	fast	up	down
back	front	tall	short
below	above	crowd	individual
loud	silent	go	come

 

Let’s Talk

1. The people who live in cities often wish they could live in quiet towns. Do you like the place you live in?

Tell your partner two things you like and don’t like about the place you live in.

Answer

Yes, I like the place I live in.

What I like about the place I live in.

I like the scenic beauty of this place.

I like the culture and tradition of this place.

What I don’t like about the place I live in.

I don’t like the arrangements at different tourist places.

I don’t like the traffic system at market area.

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