📘 Class 5 English Reader — Unit 2: My Sweet Memories (Answer Key)
Page 78 — Activity 1 (Let us Interact)
Look at the picture and answer the questions.
1. In the picture we can see a village scene with a banyan tree, children playing near a pond, a bullock cart, cows, hens, and villagers standing near a house.
2. The man on the bullock cart may be going to the market or field. He might be carrying farm produce like paddy, vegetables, or grains.
3. Three things found in a village that are also seen here: trees, cattle, and ponds/wells.
4. This village is different from a town or city because it has open fields, fewer vehicles, no tall buildings, and a lot of greenery, unlike the crowded, noisy town/city.
5. (Open answer) I would add a small temple, because villages usually have one as a place of worship for everyone.
Page 83 — Activity 2 (Let us Think)
I. Answer the questions
1. Village children swim and splash in the canal, climb trees, play hide and seek, play with a tyre and stick, help milk cows, and break groundnut pods.
2. Yes, Santhosh enjoyed his morning walk. We know this because he found the cool breeze pleasant, the swaying coconut palms lovely, and the cuckoo's song enchanting.
3. At the canal, Santhosh played for some time in the cool water, but since he could not swim, he sat on a smooth rock and watched his friends swimming.
4. Santhosh knew the canal was clean because he could clearly see the pebbles and the colourful fish swimming in the water.
5. Santhosh forgot to watch TV or play video/mobile games because he was so busy enjoying outdoor activities in the village — walking, playing, visiting the canal, and meeting friends — that he had no time left for screens.
6. (Open answer) No, TV or video games are not the only way to pass time. We can play outdoor games, read books, draw, help our family, or spend time with friends in nature.
II. Choose the correct answer
1. Santhosh went to (a) Ramapuram
2. The paddy fields were (b) green in colour.
3. (c) Aman helped his father in milking the cows.
4. The girls were playing near a (a) banyan tree.
5. Santhosh returned home on (b) April 28th.
Page 84 — Activity 3 (Vocabulary — Antonyms)
1. The weather was pleasant in the morning. → The weather was unpleasant in the evening.
2. The river was so clean. → The river was so dirty.
3. I sat on a smooth rock. → I sat on a rough rock.
4. The breakfast was delicious. → The breakfast was tasteless.
5. The mango was tasty. → The mango was distasteful.
Page 85 — Activity 4 (Match Dates with Events)
2 → E (Started journey)
3 → C (Visited farm fields)
4 → B (Went for a canal bath)
5 → A (Returned home)
1. Santhosh packed his clothes and toys on April 24th.
2. Santhosh started his journey on April 25th.
3. Santhosh visited farm fields on April 26th.
4. Santhosh went for a canal bath on April 27th.
5. Santhosh returned home on April 28th.
Page 86 — Activity 5 (Grammar — Indefinite Pronouns)
1. I lost my watch. I've looked for it everywhere.
2. Someone broke the window.
3. It's a secret. Don't tell anyone.
4. I'm looking for my glasses. I can't find them anywhere.
5. The problem is very difficult. Nobody knows the answer.
Page 87 — Activity 6 (Simple Past Negative)
1. The bird flew. → The bird did not fly.
2. He sold the car. → He did not sell the car.
3. She lost her bag. → She did not lose her bag.
4. The train left the station. → The train did not leave the station.
5. I sang a song. → I did not sing a song.
6. We returned home. → We did not return home.
7. They enjoyed the trip. → They did not enjoy the trip.
Page 88 — Activity 7 (Let us Write — Diary Entry)
Thursday, 6 November, 2025
Dear Diary,
Today we celebrated Deepavali at home. In the morning, we decorated our house with rangoli patterns and colourful lights. I wore new clothes bought specially for the festival. In the evening, our whole family did Lakshmi pooja together. Later, we burst crackers with our neighbours and friends. The whole street looked bright and beautiful with lights. I enjoyed every moment of the celebration.
Myself
Page 89 — Activity 8 (Paragraph Writing)
Topic: My favourite holiday trip was to Araku Valley with my family.
Supporting details: We travelled by the scenic train, saw beautiful waterfalls and coffee plantations, and visited the tribal museum. We also enjoyed the cool weather and green hills all around.
Concluding sentence: It was truly a memorable and refreshing trip for our whole family.
Page 90-91 — Activity 9 (Let us Listen and Respond — 'may')
1. Which colour dress will you wear tomorrow? → I may wear the blue dress.
2. I cannot find my bag. Have you seen it anywhere? → It may be in your room.
3. When will the English test be? → It may be next Monday.
4. When will your father arrive? → He may arrive by evening.
Page 93 — Activity 10 (Poem — Written in March)
I. Answer the questions
1. The cattle are grazing.
2. The lake glitters in the poem.
3. The oldest and the youngest work along with the strongest.
4. The blue sky prevailing and small clouds sailing show that the rain is over and gone.
5. (Own words) The poem describes a fresh, joyful spring morning where the cock crows, the stream flows, birds twitter, and everyone — young and old — works happily in the fields as the rain has stopped and the sky has cleared.
II. Rhyming words
1. crowing, flowing, glowing, blowing, going
2. twitter, glitter, litter, bitter
3. youngest, strongest, longest
4. mountain, fountain, curtain
5. sailing, prevailing, failing, trailing
Page 94 — Activity 11 (Let us Explore)
(This is a hands-on project — "My Memory Album." Students draw and write about their own sweetest memories such as a family trip, festival, first day at school, birthday, or a fun day with friends, and share it in class. No fixed written answer.)
Page 95-96 — Let us Practise
1. The classroom has broad windows, yet the doorway is very (C) narrow.
2. The smell of flowers was (D) everywhere in the garden.
3. The river glitters like silver when the sun shines on it. → (A) shines bright
4. I left my book (A) somewhere in the classroom.
5. I (A) didn't finish my homework because there was a power cut last night.
6. The students (B) learnt a lot from their mistakes in yesterday's examination.
7. Match the following
2 → D (Opposite of 'start' → end)
3 → A (Simple past verb → rained)
4 → B (Simple past negative → didn't kill)
8. Sample diary entry from Santhosh's point of view:
Monday, 28 April
Dear Diary,
Today we returned home from Ramapuram. I will always remember the fresh smell of the fields, the sweet mango I tasted, playing with Pallavi and her friends, and bathing in the clean canal. I did not miss TV or games even once. I am eagerly looking forward to visiting my grandparents again.
Santhosh
9. Fill in the blanks:
The teacher helped the student after noticing his difficulty in studies. Though he tried hard, he did not get the expected marks in the test. From this experience, he learnt the importance of regular practice. Later, he did not see failure as the end of success.
10. Read the passage and answer
1. The narrator got off the bus before meeting his grandparents.
2. The grandparents were delighted to see the narrator.
3. Which tree was heavily laden with fruit? → (C) mango tree
4. Which tree is NOT mentioned? → (C) apple
11. At home, Santhosh usually spent time watching TV or playing video/mobile games. In the village, he felt more joyful and active — playing outdoors, meeting new friends, exploring nature, and enjoying simple pleasures like tasting fresh mangoes and bathing in the canal.
12. During his morning walk, Santhosh saw coconut palms swaying lazily, his grandfather working with farmers cutting and threshing paddy, and heard birds singing sweetly, especially the enchanting cuckoo's song.
13. (Sample paragraph) My favourite game is kabaddi. It is a traditional Indian team game played on a rectangular court. Players take turns raiding the opponent's side while holding their breath and chanting "kabaddi." It requires strength, strategy, and quick thinking. I enjoy playing it with my friends every evening.
14. (Opinion) Yes, visiting grandparents' village is important for children because it helps them connect with nature, learn about rural life, bond with family, and take a break from gadgets and city life.
15. (Opinion) Outdoor activities are generally better for health than indoor games because they involve physical movement, fresh air, and sunlight, which improve fitness, while indoor games/screens can lead to a sedentary lifestyle if overdone. However, a balance of both is ideal.
16. (Sample conversation)
Santhosh: Let's go swimming in the canal!
Friend: I don't know how to swim well.
Santhosh: Don't worry, sit on the rock, I'll show you how the fish swim!
Friend: That sounds fun, let's go!
17. The lesson shows how family bonds, love, and togetherness bring true happiness. Spending time with grandparents and cousins, sharing experiences, and enjoying simple village life help us understand the value of family and relationships over material things like TV and gadgets.
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