CBSE Class 5 English The Frog Worksheet Set 02

Fill in the Blanks

Question. I hop around cheerfully, .___________ I must watch out for snakes! (but/so)
Answer: but
Explanation: "But" is used here to show a contrast between feeling happy and needing to stay alert for dangerous snakes.

Question. My colours match the shrubs .___________ trees. (or/and)
Answer: and
Explanation: "And" joins the two items that match the frog's colors: the shrubs and the trees.

Question. Frogs swim smoothly .___________ they have webbed feet. (because/or)
Answer: because
Explanation: We use "because" to explain the reason why frogs are able to swim so well.

Question. Would you like to read about frogs .___________ tadpoles? (because/and)
Answer: and
Explanation: "And" is used here to connect the two related things you want to learn about: frogs and tadpoles.

Questions / Short Question Answers

Question. What helps the frog hide in its environment?
Answer: The colours brown and green of the frog helps it hide in its surroundings.
Explanation: The green and brown shades on the frog's skin blend in with mud, leaves, and water, helping it hide from other animals.

Question. Where does the frog like to rest or spend time?
Answer: The frog wants to sit and spend time in ponds.
Explanation: Ponds provide the damp, watery habitat that frogs need to keep their skin moist and comfortable.

Question. How is a frog's life distinct from a fish's life?
Answer: Frogs are amphibians, meaning they live both in water (as tadpoles) and on land (as adults). But a fish cannot survive on land for a long time.
Explanation: Unlike fish, which must always stay in the water, frogs grow up to have lungs and legs so they can live on dry land.

Question. How does the frog travel in water and on land?
Answer: The frog moves in water by propelling itself with its hind legs. It hops on land using its strong hind legs.
Explanation: A frog's long, powerful back legs act like springy jumpers on land and like flippers in the water.

Question. How are frogs' webbed feet alike to the flippers used by scuba divers?
Answer: Both, frog's webbed feet and scuba flippers have a broad, flat surface. This larger surface area allows the swimmer (frog or human) to push against more water with each kick, improving propulsion.
Explanation: Having a wide and flat shape helps both frogs and human divers push a lot of water away to glide forward quickly.

Question. How does the frog grab its food?
Answer: The frog catches its food by suddenly moving its tongue.
Explanation: A frog has a quick, sticky tongue that darts out in an instant to capture bugs like flies and mosquitoes.

Question. What would it seem like to live like a frog, both in water and on land?
Answer: I would feel very happy, if I were able to live both in water and on land like a frog.
Explanation: Being able to dive underwater like a fish and leap across the grass like an acrobat would make life very adventurous.

Question. If you could hop as high as a frog, what exciting things would you do?
Answer: If I could hop as high as a frog, I would climb up stairs in a building by raising both feet at the same time and jumping two or three steps at a time and sometimes I would walk on the way in the same manner.
Explanation: Jumping super high would allow you to skip stairs on your way up a building or hop along paths in a fun, bouncy way.

Fill in the Blanks

Question. The frog's colours help it to ________ in grass and foliage.
Answer: hide
Explanation: The green and brown colors of a frog look just like the leaves and plants around it, making it easy for the frog to stay hidden.

Question. As a ________, the frog swims with joy.
Answer: tadpole
Explanation: A tadpole is a baby frog. It has a tail and lives completely in the water, swimming around happily like a little fish.

Question. Frogs swim smoothly because they have ________ feet.
Answer: webbed
Explanation: Webbed feet have skin between the toes, which works like paddles or flippers to help frogs push through the water easily.

Question. The frog's tongue works so quickly to catch ________.
Answer: food
Explanation: Frogs have super-fast, sticky tongues that they snap out in a blink of an eye to grab insects to eat.

True or False

Question. Frogs have webbed feet that help them glide.
Answer: False
Explanation: Webbed feet are used for paddling and swimming in water, not for gliding or flying through the air.

Question. Frogs croak to call their buddies in ponds.
Answer: True
Explanation: Croaking is the special vocal sound frogs make to communicate and call out to other frogs in their area.

Question. The frog enjoys jumping in muddy drains.
Answer: True
Explanation: Frogs love wet, damp, and muddy spots because these places keep their skin moist and healthy.

Questions / Short Question Answers

Question. Explain why the frog feels confident in its pond according to the poem.
Answer: The frog feels proud in its pond because it can croak loudly and swim gracefully. In its pond, it feels safe, happy, and at home, surrounded by water and familiar plants.
Explanation: The pond is the frog's favorite place where it can swim beautifully, sing its loud songs, and feel safe among the plants it knows.

Question. Name a stage from a frog's young life mentioned in the poem.
Answer: Tadpole is a stage in the frog's early life when it looks like a tiny fish.
Explanation: Before growing into an adult frog, it starts as a tiny swimming tadpole with a tail and no legs.

Question. What threats does the frog face, and how does it stay safe?
Answer: The frog faces dangers like snakes. To keep safe, it hides in grass and leaves, where its colours help it blend with the surroundings and avoid being noticed by enemies.
Explanation: Hungry animals like snakes try to catch frogs. To stay safe, frogs use their colors as camouflage to blend into the green grass and hide.

Question. What protects the frog from being seen by predators?
Answer: The frog's colours match the plants and trees, helping it to hide well in grass and leaves.
Explanation: The frog's green and brown skin acts like a disguise, matching the nature around it so predators cannot easily spot it.

Question. Describe how the frog is able to live both in water and on land. What features help it survive?
Answer: The frog can live on land and in water because it has strong legs for hopping and webbed feet for swimming. Its skin remains moist, which helps it survive in damp places, while camouflaged colouring protects it from enemies.
Explanation: Frogs have special body parts for both worlds: strong back legs to hop on land, webbed toes to paddle in water, wet skin to help them breathe, and colors that hide them from danger.

Question. How does a frog grab its food?
Answer: The frog flicks its tongue quickly to catch food like insects and mosquitoes.
Explanation: A frog shoots out its long, sticky tongue very fast to snap up bugs and pull them back into its mouth.

Question. What makes the frog confident in its pond?
Answer: The frog feels proud in its pond because it can croak loudly and enjoy its home. It swims, jumps, and lives safely in water and on land.
Explanation: The pond is the frog's safe and happy home where it can make loud noises, play in the water, and explore without any worries.

Question. How does the frog appear when it is a tadpole?
Answer: As a tadpole, the frog looks like a tiny fish. It happily swims around in water.
Explanation: When a frog is a baby, it is called a tadpole. It has a tail for swimming and looks just like a tiny fish in the water.

Question. Why does the frog have to be watchful of snakes?
Answer: Snakes are dangerous to the frog because they might eat it. The frog hides in grass or leaves and stays alert to protect itself.
Explanation: Snakes are natural hunters that like to eat frogs. Frogs have to stay very quiet, hide in the grass, and pay attention to stay safe.

Question. How does the frog travel on land?
Answer: The frog moves on land by hopping and jumping. It can jump very high into the air.
Explanation: Frogs do not walk like us. They use their long, powerful back legs to leap and hop high into the air.

Question. How does the frog's life show it is cheerful and active?
Answer: The frog's life is full of activity. It swims, jumps, hops, sings, and explores its pond and land. Its energetic movements and loud croaks show it is happy and enjoys life.
Explanation: The frog is always busy swimming, jumping, and croaking. Seeing it play and move around so much shows us that it is living a very happy life.

Question. How does the frog grab its food?
Answer: The frog catches its food by flicking its tongue very fast. This helps it catch insects quickly.
Explanation: The frog has a super sticky, lightning-fast tongue. It shoots it out to grab tasty bugs before they can fly away.

Question. Explain how a tadpole is distinct from a frog.
Answer: A tadpole is a young frog that looks like a tiny fish. It swims in water and has a tail. When it grows, it becomes a frog that can live on land and in water, hop, jump, and croak loudly.
Explanation: A tadpole is a baby frog that has a tail and lives only in water. As it grows up, it loses its tail, grows legs, and becomes a frog that can jump on land.

Question. What helps the frog catch its food rapidly?
Answer: The frog's fast-moving tongue helps it catch insects and other small creatures before they escape.
Explanation: The frog has a fast-moving, sticky tongue that acts like a whip to snap up flies and beetles in a split second.

Question. Where does the frog live and what kind of spots does it like?
Answer: The frog lives in wet and damp places like ponds, drains, and areas with morning dew. These places keep its skin moist and help it stay healthy.
Explanation: Frogs need to keep their skin wet to breathe and stay comfortable, which is why they love damp places like ponds and wet grass.

Question. Which animals should the frog be wary of?
Answer: The frog should be careful of snakes because they can catch it if it is not alert.
Explanation: Snakes are predators that hunt frogs, so the frog has to be very careful and watch out for them.

Question. Where does the frog like to rest?
Answer: The frog likes to sit in ponds and in the rain. It can also hop about in a muddy drain.
Explanation: Frogs love water, so resting in cool ponds, under the raindrops, or in muddy drains makes them feel right at home.

Question. Describe how the frog travels in water and on land.
Answer: The frog moves in many ways. In water, it swims easily using its webbed feet, moving fast and gracefully. On land, it hops and jumps very high, exploring its surroundings.
Explanation: When swimming, frogs use their webbed toes like flippers to glide smoothly. On land, they use their strong leg muscles to hop around and explore.

Question. Why can the frog conceal itself easily?
Answer: The frog can hide easily because its colors match the plants and trees. This helps it stay safe from enemies.
Explanation: A frog's green and brown skin matches the leaves and branches around it, making it look like a part of the plant so enemies can't spot it.

Question. Describe the frog's jumping and swimming skills.
Answer: The frog can jump very high and hop easily on land. It swims well in water using its webbed feet, helping it escape from danger and move quickly.
Explanation: Frogs are excellent swimmers and jumpers. They can leap high out of danger and swim very fast using their special webbed feet.

Question. How does the frog glide in water?
Answer: The frog swims easily in water using its webbed feet. This helps it move fast and gracefully.
Explanation: Webbed feet have skin between the toes that acts like paddles to push the water, helping the frog swim fast and smoothly.

Question. How does the frog defend itself in nature?
Answer: The frog protects itself by hiding in plants, grass, or leaves. Its colors help it blend in with its surroundings, making it hard for predators to see.
Explanation: The frog uses camouflage to stay safe. By sitting very still in green grass, its colors blend in so hungry animals cannot find it.

Question. Where does the frog dwell?
Answer: The frog lives on land and in water. It likes damp places with drops of dew.
Explanation: Frogs are amphibians, which means they can live both on dry land and in wet water. They love moist places like damp grass with dew on it.

Question. What are some characteristics of the frog mentioned in the poem?
Answer: The frog has webbed feet, a long tongue to catch food, colors that match plants, and it can croak loudly, hop high, swim easily, and hide well.
Explanation: The poem tells us that a frog has many special features, like a sticky tongue to hunt, paddle-like feet to swim, and camouflage skin to hide.

Question. What noise does the frog make?
Answer: The frog croaks loudly. Its songs can be heard from far away in the pond.
Explanation: Frogs make a unique sound called a "croak." Their loud croaks can travel across the whole pond so other frogs can hear them.

Question. How does the frog catch its food, and why is it expert at it?
Answer: The frog catches its food by flicking its tongue very quickly. This helps it catch insects before they can escape, making it very good at feeding.
Explanation: The frog is a master hunter because its tongue is incredibly fast and sticky, capturing bugs in a fraction of a second before they can fly away.