CBSE Class 5 English Gilli Danda Worksheet Set 02

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Question. The home with the red roof belongs to my cousins. The house is .......
Answer: theirs
Explanation: We use "theirs" to show that something belongs to other people (my cousins).

Question. These pastels belong to me. These are ...........
Answer: mine
Explanation: We use "mine" when an object belongs to the person speaking.

Question. We have a cow with big brown eyes. The cow is ........
Answer: ours
Explanation: We use "ours" when something belongs to us together as a group or family.

Question. The model train belongs to Mudit. The toy train is ........
Answer: his
Explanation: We use "his" to show that something belongs to a boy (Mudit).

Question. You should take greater care of your things. After all, they belong to you. The things are ...........
Answer: yours
Explanation: We use "yours" when talking about things owned by the person we are speaking to.

Question. The young girl has bought a set of bowls to play Jal Tarang. The bowls belong to her. The bowls are ........
Answer: hers
Explanation: We use "hers" to show ownership by a girl or female person.

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Question. With each swing, we feel so ________.
Answer: free
Explanation: Swinging the stick outdoors makes the children feel happy and free like flying birds.

Question. The tiny gilli flies up ________.
Answer: high
Explanation: When the child strikes the gilli with the stick, it shoots high up into the air.

Question. We assemble around in the ________.
Answer: playground
Explanation: A playground is a big open space where all the children gather together to play games.

Question. We play under the golden beams of the ________.
Answer: sun
Explanation: The warm light shining down on the playground comes from the bright sun.

Question. The game we play is named ________.
Answer: Gilli Danda
Explanation: Gilli Danda is the traditional Indian outdoor game described in the poem.

True or False

Question. According to the poem, players feel bored while playing Gilli Danda.
Answer: False
Explanation: The poem tells us that players feel joyful, free, and have lots of fun while playing.

Question. The children in the poem are playing Gilli Danda outdoors under the bright blue skies.
Answer: True
Explanation: The poem clearly says they play underneath the blue skies and the golden rays of the sun.

Question. The poem describes a sport played indoors.
Answer: False
Explanation: Gilli Danda is an outdoor game played in a large playground under the open blue sky.

Question. According to the poem, the kids never quit when playing with their friends.
Answer: True
Explanation: The poem says "With our friends, we never quit!", showing that friends support each other and keep trying.

Question. The little gilli flies up into the sky when hit by the stick.
Answer: True
Explanation: Hitting the pointed wooden piece makes it fly high up into the air.

Match the Following

Match the Following

Questions / Short Question Answers

Question. What happens to the small gilli when the stick strikes it?
Answer: When the stick strikes the gilli, it flies up high into the air.
Explanation: Hitting the small wooden gilli with the stick launches it into the sky.

Question. Which lines tell us that the children are playing the game outdoors?
Answer: The lines “The small gilli, up high it flies, Underneath the bright blue skies. Laughing, playing, having fun, Under the golden rays of the sun!” show that the children are playing outside.
Explanation: Mentioning the "blue skies" and the "sun" shows they are outside in an open area.

Question. What is the significance of the line “our game is so sound”?
Answer: It means that their game is enjoyable, exciting, and lively.
Explanation: The word "sound" here means the game is wholesome, sturdy, and wonderful to play.

Question. Which sport does the poem mention? What are the things needed to play this game?
Answer: The poem mentions the game “Gilli Danda.” To play this game, we need a stick (danda) and a small wooden piece called gilli.
Explanation: Gilli Danda is an Indian traditional game that needs just one long stick and one small piece of tapered wood.

Question. Name five outdoor games that you enjoy playing with your buddies.
Answer: Gilli Danda, cricket, football, kho-kho, and badminton.
Explanation: These are energetic sports played outside that help children stay fit and healthy.

Question. Which word in the poem expresses 'happiness'?
Answer: The word “joy” shows happiness.
Explanation: "Joy" is another word for feeling very glad and happy.

Question. Do you like playing outdoors? Why or why not?
Answer: (Example) Yes, I enjoy playing outdoors because it is fun, keeps me healthy, and I spend time with my friends.
Explanation: Running around in open air helps us exercise our muscles and have fun with friends.

Question. According to the poem, how do the children feel while playing Gilli Danda?
Answer: The players feel joyful, free, and have a lot of fun while playing Gilli Danda.
Explanation: The game brings laughter, excitement, and a wonderful feeling of freedom.

Question. Imagine you are the little gilli. What would you see while flying up in the sky?
Answer: (Example) If I were the gilli, I would see the blue sky, the sun, clouds, birds flying, and my friends looking up at me from the ground.
Explanation: Flying high gives a bird’s-eye view of both the ground below and the wide sky above.

Questions / Short Question Answers

Question. What equipment is needed for the game?
Answer: A long wooden stick (called a danda) and a small wooden peg (called a gilli) are needed to play the game.
Explanation: You only need two wooden pieces to play: the stick to hit and the small piece to strike.

Question. How is the gilli utilized in the game?
Answer: The gilli is placed on the ground, flicked up into the air by hitting its tapered end with the danda, and then struck as far as possible.
Explanation: Tapping the tip makes the small wood jump up so the player can hit it forward into the field.

Question. Explain the game of Gilli Danda.
Answer: Gilli Danda is a traditional outdoor game where players use a long stick (danda) to flick and hit a small pointed piece of wood (gilli) high into the air.
Explanation: It is an ancient outdoor sport that is played with friends in open grounds, similar to cricket.

Question. Arrange the following lines to create a meaningful stanza from the poem:
(a) One, two, three, swing and hit,
(b) Laughing, playing, having fun,
(c) With every swing, we feel so free,
(d) In the playground, we gather around,
(e) The small gilli, up high it flies.
Answer:
(d) In the playground, we gather around,
(a) One, two, three, swing and hit,
(c) With every swing, we feel so free,
(e) The small gilli, up high it flies,
(b) Laughing, playing, having fun.
Explanation: The poem begins with children meeting in the ground, swinging the stick, feeling free, watching the gilli fly, and laughing together.

Question. What does the poem say about teamwork or companions?
Answer: The poem says that with our friends we never quit, and we laugh, play, and enjoy the game together as a team.
Explanation: Good friends encourage one another, share fun moments, and do not give up easily.

Question. How do the children feel while playing the sport?
Answer: The children feel joyful, happy, energetic, and free while playing Gilli Danda.
Explanation: Running, swinging, and playing in the warm sunshine fills children with pure happiness.

Vocabulary Activity - "Guess the Word"

Question. Give the meaning of the word 'Joyful' and use it in a sentence.
Answer:
Meaning: Full of happiness and delight.
Sentence: The children were joyful while playing under the blue sky.
Explanation: Joyful means feeling very cheerful, happy, and excited.

Question. Write the definition of each word and use it in a sentence: 'Playground'.
Answer:
Meaning: An open outdoor area where children can play games.
Sentence: We met all our school friends at the playground in the evening.
Explanation: A playground is a safe open field with lots of room to run and play.

Question. Write the meaning of each word and use it in a line of your own: 'Rays'.
Answer:
Meaning: Beams or narrow lines of light coming from the sun.
Sentence: The golden rays of the morning sun warmed the green grass.
Explanation: Rays are the straight beams of warm light that travel from the sun to the Earth.

Question. Write the meaning of each term and use it in a sentence of your own: 'Gilli'.
Answer:
Meaning: A small, tapered wooden peg used in the game of Gilli Danda.
Sentence: Rohan struck the gilli with the long stick and sent it flying.
Explanation: A gilli is a small wooden stick sharpened at both ends so it can flip into the air.

Question. Write the meaning of each word and form a sentence of your own: 'Swing'.
Answer:
Meaning: To move something quickly back and forth with a sweeping motion.
Sentence: With a strong swing of his wooden stick, Aman hit the target.
Explanation: Swinging means waving a bat or stick in a curve to strike something.

Vocabulary Activity - "Guess the Word"

Question. The fort is famous for its unique style of construction. Circle the word that is different in meaning from the underlined word: different / unusual / common
Answer: common
Explanation: "Unique" means special or one of a kind, whereas "common" means ordinary and found everywhere.

Question. Badal nervously told his mother about the dog he discovered on his way home. Circle the word that is different in meaning from the underlined word: sadly / joyfully / confidently
Answer: confidently
Explanation: "Nervously" means worried and hesitant, which is opposite to acting "confidently."

Question. There was excitement in the store among the toys. Circle the word that is different in meaning from the underlined word: interest / enjoyment / boredom
Answer: boredom
Explanation: "Excitement" means being thrilled and full of energy, while "boredom" means having no interest or fun.

Question. Miibi went to the bazaar and bought an expensive toy. Circle the word that is different in meaning from the underlined word: precious / costly / cheap
Answer: cheap
Explanation: "Expensive" means having a high cost, while "cheap" means low in price.

Question. Everyone liked the vibrant shades of the bangles. Circle the word that is different in meaning from the underlined word: dull / bright / shiny
Answer: dull
Explanation: "Vibrant" means lively and full of color, while "dull" means dark, plain, and lacking brightness.

Question. I always finish my homework on time. Circle the word that is different in meaning from the underlined word: often / never / sometimes
Answer: never
Explanation: "Always" means every single time, while "never" means not at all.

Question. Anju and Farida forgot to purchase popcorn and juice for the picnic. Circle the word that is different in meaning from the underlined word: remembered / revised / ignored
Answer: revised
Explanation: "Remembered" is the exact antonym of forgot, whereas "revised" means to study or read over again, which has an entirely different meaning.

Question. The moon continued to tally the stars night after night. Circle the word that is different in meaning from the underlined word: stopped / began / started
Answer: stopped
Explanation: "Continued" means kept on doing something, while "stopped" means ended the action.