APSCERT 5th English 1st Unit – Mallika Goes to School Workbook Answers 2026-27
Worksheet 1.1
I. Choose the correct answer.
1. Why was the day special for Mallika?
Answer: (C) It was her first day at school.
2. Why could Mallika not walk to school like the other children?
Answer: (C) She was differently-abled.
3. Which value is highlighted through Mallika's excitement about going to school despite challenges?
Answer: (B) Determination
4. If you were Mallika's friend, what would be the best way to support her?
Answer: (D) Help her reach school safely.
5. What can the school authorities do to make education more inclusive for children like Mallika?
Answer: (A) Build ramps and safer pathways.
II. Circle the Odd One Out.
1. School - Classroom - Teacher - River / Stream
Answer: River
2. Sunrise - Dawn - Morning - Nightfall / Mountain
Answer: Nightfall
3. Parents - Children - Family - Forest / Sky
Answer: forest
4. Road - Path - Hill - Classroom
Answer: classroom
5. Stranger - Neighbour - Resident - Local
Answer: stranger
III. Circle the correct meaning of the underlined word.
1. Mallika was so excited.
Answer: very happy and eager
2. She couldn't sleep after dawn.
Answer: early morning
3. She eagerly looked out of the window.
Answer: with great interest
4. Her family resides on the foothills of Nallamala forest.
Answer: lives
5. The way to the school is narrow, rocky and uneven.
Answer: not smooth or level
Worksheet 1.2 by APTEACHERS.IN
I. Read the following events carefully. Number them from 1 to 5 in the correct order of their occurrence.
Answer:
( 3 ) Ranga saw Mallika painting and was surprised by her talent.
( 5 ) Amma brought a wheelchair home and the family celebrated.
( 4 ) Mallika told Ranga that she could not go to school because the road was rocky and uneven.
( 1 ) Mallika could not walk since her childhood.
( 2 ) Naanna consoled Mallika and encouraged her by praising her skills.
II. Rewrite the sentences correctly.
1. Mallika could walk right from her childhood.
Answer: Mallika could not walk since her childhood.
2. Mallika could not do things like other children because she was lazy.
Answer: Mallika could not do things like other children because she was differently-abled.
3. Naanna told Mallika that she had no special skills.
Answer: Naanna consoled Mallika and encouraged her by praising her skills.
4. Everyone in the family was bad when the wheelchair was bought home.
Answer: Everyone in the family was happy and celebrated when the wheelchair was brought home.
5. Ranga was not surprised to see her skill in painting.
Answer: Ranga was surprised by her talent when he saw her painting.
III. Fill in the blanks with suitable Singular / Plural forms given in the brackets.
1. Mallika painted many beautiful _______. (picture)
Answer: pictures
2. The family members were happy to see the new _______. (wheelchair)
Answer: wheelchair
3. Ranga and his _______ were playing near the house. (friend)
Answer: friends
4. The rocky _______ made it difficult for Mallika to go to school. (path)
Answer: paths
5. Mallika can weave many cane _______. (basket)
Answer: baskets
Worksheet 1.3
I. Fill in the blanks using the help box.
1. Mallika dreamed of going to _______ like everyone else.
Answer: school
2. She wanted to make friends and play _______.
Answer: games
3. Tears rolled down from her _______ as she spoke.
Answer: eyes
4. Mallika uses a _______ to move around.
Answer: wheelchair
5. Ranga went straight to meet the school _______.
Answer: headmaster
II. Arrange the following words/names in an alphabetical order.
1. school, situation, straight, spoke
Answer: school, situation, spoke, straight
2. wheelchair, wish, went, welcome
Answer: welcome, went, wheelchair, wish
3. friends, forest, first, filled
Answer: filled, first, forest, friends
4. Mallika, Ranga, Nandu, Headmaster
Answer: Headmaster, Mallika, Nandu, Ranga
5. Revathi, Road, Rocky, Reside
Answer: Reside, Revathi, Road, Rocky
III. Rewrite with correct punctuation.
1. would you like to come to school if possible
Answer: Would you like to come to school if possible?
2. ranga consoled her and went straight to meet the school headmaster
Answer: Ranga consoled her and went straight to meet the school headmaster.
3. This is Mallika wheelchair
Answer: This is Mallika's wheelchair.
4. she uses a wheelchair to move around
Answer: She uses a wheelchair to move around.
5. Mallika wants to make friends play games wear a uniform and learn new things
Answer: Mallika wants to make friends, play games, wear a uniform and learn new things.
Worksheet 1.4 by APTEACHERS.IN
I. 'True' or 'False'.
1. The Parents' Committee not agreed that Mallika coming to school.
Answer: False
2. The uneven road was levelled so that Mallika could bring her wheelchair.
Answer: True
3. The village Panchayat refused to help in building the road.
Answer: False
4. Mallika was unhappy even after the road was ready.
Answer: False
5. Mallika's parents distribute Raagi laddoos.
Answer: True
II. Match the Character to the Action.
Answer:
1. Headmaster — (C) made a plan for Mallika to bring her wheelchair
2. Ranga — (B) suggested a good idea for Mallika's education
3. Parents' Committee — (E) appreciated Ranga's idea
4. Teachers and Students — (D) cleared stones and weeds
5. Mallika's parents — (A) thanked everyone with Raagi laddoos
III. Rearrange the following to make meaningful sentences.
1. right / children / education / have / to
Answer: Children have right to education.
2. road / uneven / levelled / was / the
Answer: The uneven road was levelled.
3. Panchayat / good / road / laid / the / a
Answer: The Panchayat laid a good road.
4. Mallika / bouquet / the / headmaster / a gave / to
Answer: Mallika gave a bouquet to the headmaster.
5. children / were / happy / the / all
Answer: All the children were happy.
Worksheet 1.5
I. Choose the correct synonym of the underlined word.
1. Mallika wiped her tears in excitement.
Answer: (a) very happy and eager (Contextual meaning)
2. The headmaster praised Ranga for his good idea.
Answer: (b) appreciated
3. The road was very uneven.
Answer: (b) rough
4. The headmaster assembled the committee.
Answer: (c) gathered
5. The students pulled out all the weeds.
Answer: (d) unwanted plants
II. Underline the compound words in each sentence.
1. My mother tells me a bedtime story.
Answer: bedtime
2. We played football in the evening.
Answer: football
3. I wear a raincoat during the rainy season.
Answer: raincoat
4. She bought a new notebook from the shop.
Answer: notebook
5. We saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky.
Answer: rainbow
III. Circle the word that is wrongly spelt.
1. excited, eagerly, wheelchair, dawne → Answer: dawne (correct: dawn)
2. foothills, neigbourhood, rocky, uneven → Answer: neigbourhood (correct: neighbourhood)
3. uneven, assembled, comittee, levelled → Answer: comittee (correct: committee)
4. panchayt, receive, headmaster, teachers → Answer: panchayt (correct: panchayat)
5. bouquet, astonished, celebration, weedss → Answer: weedss (correct: weeds)
IV. Make one simple sentence using each word.
1. bouquet: She presented a beautiful bouquet to the chief guest.
2. eagerly: The children were eagerly waiting for the holidays.
3. discuss: We will discuss the new project tomorrow.
4. celebrate: We celebrate festivals with our family.
5. explain: The teacher will explain the lesson clearly.
Worksheet 1.6
I. Underline the Collective Noun in each sentence.
1. The team of players won the match.
2. She bought a bunch of grapes from the market.
3. A group of children is playing in the park.
4. A school of fish is swimming in the pond.
5. A pack of dogs is running on the road.
II. Complete the sentences with a suitable Collective Noun.
1. A _______ of students cleaned the classroom.
Answer: class
2. A _______ of cows is grazing in the field.
Answer: herd
3. A _______ of birds is flying in the sky.
Answer: flock
4. I bought a _______ of crayons.
Answer: set
5. A _______ of keys is hanging on the wall.
Answer: bunch
III. Choose the correct form of present tense using the verbs given in brackets.
1. The sun _______ in the east. (rise)
Answer: rises
2. My father _______ a newspaper daily. (read)
Answer: reads
3. The children _______ in the park. (play)
Answer: play
4. Bharathi _______ songs sweetly. (sing)
Answer: sings
5. We _______ milk in the morning. (drink)
Answer: drink
IV. Complete the sentences with 'don't' or 'doesn't'.
1. I _______ like spicy food.
Answer: don't
2. She _______ wake up early on Sundays.
Answer: doesn't
3. We _______ watch TV while doing our homework.
Answer: don't
4. Raju _______ play cricket in the rain.
Answer: doesn't
5. My mother _______ drink coffee at night.
Answer: doesn't
Worksheet 1.7
I. Rewrite the sentences by adding an apostrophe (') in the correct place.
1. It is a Arunas first day at school.
Answer: It is Aruna's first day at school.
2. The girls bag is on the bench.
Answer: The girl's bag is on the bench.
3. Sitas dress is new.
Answer: Sita's dress is new.
4. That is the dogs bowl.
Answer: That is the dog's bowl.
5. I took Sujathas dictionary.
Answer: I took Sujatha's dictionary.
II. Write a letter to your class teacher, asking leave for one day, as you are suffering from stomach ache.
Chandanada,
06/7/2026.
To
The Class Teacher,
MPP School,
Chandanada.
Respected Teacher,
As I am suffering from severe stomach ache, I am unable to attend the class today. Kindly grant me leave for one day.
Thanking you.
Yours obediently,
Anandha Kishore,
5th Class.
Worksheet 1.8
Answers based on the comprehension passage:
1. Why could Mallika not go to school at first?
Answer: (D) The road was rocky and she used a wheelchair.
2. Who first took action to help Mallika?
Answer: (C) Ranga
3. What value is shown by the villagers and teachers in the story?
Answer: (B) Cooperation
4. How did the community help Mallika go to school?
Answer: The headmaster and the villagers made a plan while teachers and students cleared the stones and weeds. The village Panchayat then helped build a smooth, level road for her wheelchair.
5. Why is education important for every child like Mallika?
Answer: Education is important because it helps children learn new things, build confidence, gain knowledge, and gives them equal opportunities to succeed in life.
6. If you were Ranga, what would you do to help your friend?
Answer: If I were Ranga, I would also talk to elders and teachers to find a way to solve my friend's problem and help them with their school lessons and activities.
Worksheet 1.9
Choose the correct answer:
1. Why do the tribal communities mentioned in the passage not depend on farming?
Answer: (C) They depend mainly on forest resources.
2. Which activity shows the closest relationship between the tribal communities and the forest ecosystem?
Answer: (C) Collecting honey and roots from forests
3. If a tribal family moves to a nearby village, which new skill are they MOST likely to learn according to the passage?
Answer: (B) Cultivating crops
4. What can be inferred about the lifestyle change of these tribal communities?
Answer: (B) They are combining traditional and new ways of living.
5. Which of the following shows both traditional and modern livelihood practices?
Answer: (B) Growing crops and weaving baskets
Worksheet 1.10 (My Self Reflections)
I. Choose Your Option.
1. When a classmate cannot walk properly, you: (b) Offer help and walk with them
2. If a new student joins your class, you: (b) Welcome them and become their friend
3. When someone learns slowly, you: (b) Help them understand
4. If your friend cannot afford books, you: (b) Share your books
5. When a child with a disability wants to play, you: (b) Include them in the game
II. Tick (✓) the good habits that promote inclusion.
1. Making fun of differently-abled children. [ ]
2. Sharing learning materials. [ ✓ ]
3. Respecting everyone. [ ✓ ]
4. Ignoring classmates in need. [ ]
5. Working together as a team. [ ✓ ]
6. Supporting equal education for all. [ ✓ ]
Textbook - Improve Your Learning (Migration of People)
1. What is migration?
Answer: Migration is the movement of people from one place to another in search of a better livelihood, jobs, business, or safety.
2. Write any two reasons why people migrate.
Answer:
(i) Natural calamities like floods, cyclones, and droughts.
(ii) Better job opportunities, higher salaries, business expansion, or education.
3. What do we mean by a family budget?
Answer: A family budget is a financial plan that shows how to systematically spend and save a family's income on basic needs and wants over a specific period.
4. Rani's family moved from a village to a city because there was no regular work in their village. What is this movement of people called?
Answer: (B) Migration
5. Explain why people migrate from villages to cities.
Answer: People migrate from villages to cities mainly due to lack of employment opportunities in rural areas, crop failure during droughts, and to access better educational and health infrastructure in urban centers.
6. Explain how slums are formed in cities.
Answer: Rapid migration from rural to urban areas leads to overcrowding. Due to poverty, high rents, low fixed income, and poor municipal town planning, poor migrants construct temporary shelters with minimal basic amenities, resulting in slums.
7. Why is it important for a family to plan a budget?
Answer: Planning a budget helps a family trace their expenses, prioritize absolute basic needs over non-essential wants, stay within their actual monthly income limits, and systematically put away savings for emergency medical needs or future goals.
8. Look at the situations shown below (Rescue boats in flood / factory floor machinery workers): These reasons can best be classified as migration due to:
Answer: (B) Natural and economic reasons
9. Ravi's family moved from a village to a city because there was no work in the village. What type of migration is this?
Answer: Temporary / Seasonal Migration (or Economic Migration).
10. Ramesh's family migrated to the city. His parents earn daily wages. Their income is uncertain, but expenses like rent and food are fixed. Which action will help the family manage their situation better?
Answer: (B) Make a simple family budget
11. Compare the village life of a migrated labourer with his life in a city.
Answer: In a village, labourers enjoy a clean environment, close community support, mutual help in hard times, and open spaces. In a city, they earn higher daily wages but face an expensive cost of living, crowded spaces, pollution, isolation from neighbours, and job insecurity during severe weather conditions.
12. If you meet a migrated family in your village, what type of questions would you ask them to find out the reasons for their migration?
Answer:
- What was your previous occupation in your home town?
- What specific difficulties forced you to leave your native village?
- Are your children facing challenges adjusting to schools here?
13. Study the family budget below and answer: Income = 10,000; Rent = 5,000; Food = 4,000; Travel = 1,500. Is the family saving money or spending more than income? Why?
Answer: The family is spending more than its income. Their total expenditure is 10,500 (5,000 + 4,000 + 1,500), which exceeds their monthly earnings of 10,000 by 500.
14. Which is better for a family: a) Spending without planning, b) Following a family budget. Give one reason.
Answer: (b) Following a family budget. It ensures that essential living costs are covered first and avoids falling into uncontrolled debt traps.
15. Ranga is going to work with his father. He stopped going to school. How can you motivate him to rejoin school?
Answer: I will explain to Ranga and his parents that education is every child's basic right and is necessary to improve their economic condition long term. I will inform them about government welfare initiatives, like free mid-day meals, uniform distribution, or seasonal hostels set up specifically to help children of migrant labourers continue their education.
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