Anubhuti ( अनुभूति ): Robinson Crusoe Discovers a Footprint

Thursday, August 26, 2021

Robinson Crusoe Discovers a Footprint

ROBINSON CRUSOE DISCOVERS A FOOTPRINT CLASS 5 ENGLISH NCERT SOLUTIONS

New Words

Write the words given below three times each. One has been done for you.

Footprint	Inhabited	Shore
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Imagination	Frightened	Savages
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Word meanings

Words	Meanings
Discover	To find an unknown thing
Footprint	A mark on ground by foot
Inhabited	To live in a place for more days
Shore	The land along the edge of a river or sea
Imagination	Ability to think
Frightened	Feared
Savages	Cruel and wild

Textbook Question and Answer

Let's Read

1. What made Robinson Crusoe think that the print on the ground was a footprint?

Ans: The print on the ground was exactly the print of a foot- toes, heel, every part of a foot. That made Robinson Crusoe to think the print was a footprint.

2. Why was Robinson afraid when he looked at the bushes and trees?

Ans: Robinson Crusoe was afraid because he mistook every bush and tree as a man.

3. Why did Robinson pray when he saw the footprint?

Ans: Robinson prayed for his protection and comfort when he saw the footprint.

4. Choose the correct answer

(i) Robinson ran back to his home, as fast he could because he

was racing.
was afraid.
was in a hurry to go home.

Ans: was afraid.

(ii) He could not sleep because

there was an animal outside his cave.
he thought savages had come from the mainland.
his bed was uncomfortable.

Ans: he thought savages had come from the mainland.

(iii) Why was Robinson Crusoe sure that it was not his footprint?

it didn’t look like a human footprint.
it looked smaller than his.
he had not come to this part of the beach in a long time.

Ans: he had not come to this part of the beach in a long time.

(iv) Where was Robinson Crusoe?

on a boat.
in a town.
alone on an island.
on an aeroplane.

Ans: alone on an island

Let’s Talk

1. How would you feel if you saw unknown footprints outside your front door?

Ans:

I would feel curious and examine the unknown footprints outside my front door.

2. If you were alone at home and suddenly someone knocked at your door, what would you do?

Ans:

I would peep through the small door hole to know about the person. Otherwise I would ask him about his identity and tell him to visit after sometime.

Let’s Write

1. The words in the sentences are jumbled. Write them in order. One is done for you.

(i) alone was not Robinson an island on

Ans: Robinson was not alone on an island.

(ii) was island the inhabited

Ans: The island was inhabited.

(iii) footprint to someone this belonged

Ans: This footprint belonged to someone.

(iv) I around me looked

Ans: I looked around me.

(v) I went the towards footprint large

Ans: I went towards the large footprint.

(vi) was afraid I now

Ans: I was afraid now.

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct word.

And

but

because

(i) I was frightened _______ curious.

Ans: but

(ii) I decided to go to the beach _________ I went along the water’s edge.

Ans: so

(iii) I ran as fast as I could ________ I was frightened.

Ans: because

(iv) I was very tired _________ confused.

Ans: and

3. Write a story on strange footprints.

Where did you see the footprints?
What sort of a day was it?
Did you see them at night?
What happened when you followed the footprints?
What did you see?
What happened then?

Ans:

One day, I with my family members went for a picnic to the nearest hilly place. It was a bright morning. We had to cook food so I along with my father went in search of firewood. After moving some distance, I saw some small footprints. I got excited and followed the footprints. After moving for another distance, I could not see any more footprints. I got frightened and ran back.

4. Use the joining words given below and join the sentences in Column A and B.

and

but

because

A	B
(i) I can sing well.	I forgot to post it.
(ii) She wore a raincoat.	It was raining.
( iii ) We may go to Shimla.	He was late to school.
( iv )He wanted a book for his birthday.	We may go to Darjeeling.
( v ) He missed the school bus.	He wanted a football for his birthday.
( vi ) I wrote the letter.	I can’t dance at all.

Ans:

I can sing well but I can’t dance at all.
She wore a raincoat because it was raining.
We may go to Shimla or Darjeeling.
He wanted a book and a football for his birthday.
He missed the school bus so he was late to school.
I wrote the letter but I forgot to post it.

Fun Time

1. Look at the footprint shown here.

Hint: This is the footprint of the first man on the moon. His name was ______________________

Ans: Neil Armstrong.

2. Let’s create a pyramid!

Use the following clues.

(i) A two letter word beginning with B.

(ii) A three letter word beginning with C.

(iii) A four letter word beginning with D.

(iv) A five letter word beginning with E.

(v) A six letter word beginning with F.

Ans:

Let’s Work in Paris

Have a conversation with your partner based on the picture below. You can start as –

Hunter 1 : “Look at the footprints in the mud!”

Hunter 2 : “Oh! Yes. These look like the footprints of a lion.”

Hunter 1 : “The lion must be in the cave.”

Hunter 2 : “But this cave looks empty.”

Subject Enrichment Activity

1. ReadingComprehension Test

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2. Dictation

Company	Shore	Imagination	Mistaken	Savages
Frightened	Mainland	Investigate	Inhabited	Island

Homework

1. Make sentences

Use the following words and make sentences.

Words	Sentences
Savages	………………………………………………….
Island	………………………………………………….
Inhabited	………………………………………………….
Investigate	………………………………………………….
Imagination	………………………………………………….