CBSE Class 5 English What a Tank! Worksheet Set 02

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Question. Ooranis and Panam Keni are ancient ____________ structures in India.
Answer: water storage
Explanation: These are old-fashioned, clever water collection setups built by people long ago to store rainwater for drinking and daily use.

Question. The word for careful use and preservation of water resources is ____________.
Answer: conservation
Explanation: Conservation simply means using natural things like water very carefully so we do not waste them.

Question. The unique tanks in Punjab are constructed using steel rods and finished with ____________.
Answer: concrete
Explanation: Concrete is a strong mixture of cement, sand, and water that hardens like rock to help hold the beautiful, artistic tank shapes.

Question. Water tanks built on the tops of houses are called ____________ water tanks.
Answer: overhead
Explanation: Since these water tanks are built high above our heads on rooftops, we call them "overhead" tanks!

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Question. The short-form for 'did not' is ________.
Answer: didn't
Explanation: When we combine "did" and "not", we join them together, drop the "o", and put an apostrophe (') in its place to make "didn't".

Question. The short-form for 'cannot' is ________.
Answer: can't
Explanation: To write "cannot" as a shorter word, we remove the "no" and add an apostrophe (') to get "can't".

Question. The short-form for 'is not' is ________.
Answer: isn't
Explanation: We combine "is" and "not" by removing the "o" and using an apostrophe (') to make "isn't".

Question. The short-form for 'could not' is ________.
Answer: couldn't
Explanation: We combine "could" and "not", leave out the "o", and use an apostrophe (') to make "couldn't".

Question. The short-form for 'do not' is ________.
Answer: don't
Explanation: We join "do" and "not" together, take out the "o", and add an apostrophe (') to make "don't".

Question. The short-form for 'are not' is ________.
Answer: aren't
Explanation: We join "are" and "not" together, remove the letter "o", and use an apostrophe (') to write "aren't".

True or False

Question. Exclamatory sentences do not express any emotions.
Answer: False
Explanation: Exclamatory sentences are specifically used to show strong emotions like joy, shock, anger, or excitement!

Question. Tankas in Rajasthan are underground tanks that can store water for many months.
Answer: True
Explanation: Tankas are deep covered pits built under the ground to collect rainwater and keep it cool and safe to use during hot months.

Question. Overhead water tanks are typically made of gold and silver.
Answer: False
Explanation: Water tanks are made of strong, affordable materials like steel, plastic, or concrete, not expensive precious metals!

Question. In some parts of India, traditional water management techniques are still used.
Answer: True
Explanation: Many communities in dry areas still use wise, ancient methods to catch rainwater because they are incredibly reliable.

Question. True or False: Punjab is situated in the northwestern part of India.
Answer: True
Explanation: Punjab is a state located in the northwest direction on the map of India.

Question. True or False: Exclamatory sentences show strong emotions.
Answer: True
Explanation: Exclamatory sentences (which end with an exclamation mark!) are used when we want to express strong feelings like excitement, happiness, anger, or surprise.

Questions / Short Question Answers

Question. What do we call sentences that express strong emotions and end with an exclamation mark?
Answer: Exclamatory sentences.
Explanation: Any sentence showing intense feeling that ends with a line and a dot (!) is an exclamatory sentence, like "What a beautiful day!"

Question. Why was Suma surprised at daybreak and what did she learn from this experience?
Answer: Suma was surprised because there was no water in the tap. She learned that life is very difficult without water and promised never to waste it again.
Explanation: When the water stopped running, Suma realized how much we need water for everyday activities and how important it is to save it.

Question. What material is used to make the skeleton of unique water tanks in Punjab?
Answer: Steel rods are used to make the frame, which is then finished with cement and concrete.
Explanation: Strong steel rods are bent into a frame to act as the inner support structure before cement is layered on top.

Question. What are some methods we can use to stop the wastage of water at home?
Answer: We can save water by using a mug of water instead of a running tap while brushing our teeth, fixing leaky pipes, and turning off taps tightly.
Explanation: Making small changes at home, like shutting the tap while we scrub our teeth, saves thousands of cups of water every year!

Question. How do the shapes of water tanks in Punjab reflect the interests of house owners?
Answer: The water tanks are custom-built to show the hobbies, passions, or jobs of the owners. For example, a farmer might have a tractor-shaped tank, while a sports fan might have a football-shaped tank.
Explanation: House owners in Punjab choose unique, artistic shapes for their rooftop tanks to show off their favorite things to the neighborhood.

Question. Name two traditional water storage structures located in India.
Answer: Ooranis in Tamil Nadu and Tankas in Rajasthan.
Explanation: These are clever, historic ways built by local communities to catch and store clean rainwater during dry seasons.

Questions / Short Question Answers

Question. How do the unique shapes of water tanks show the identity of the house owners?
Answer: The unique shapes of water tanks often show the interests or occupation of the house owners. For example, a farmer might have a tank shaped like a tractor, while a football lover might have a tank shaped like a football.
Explanation: The cool and creative shapes of water tanks tell us what the people living in the house love or do for work!

Question. How are the water tanks in Punjab constructed?
Answer: The water tanks in Punjab are constructed using steel rods to make a frame, and then concrete is used to give them their final shape. They are installed on the roof of the house.
Explanation: Builders first make a strong metal skeleton using steel rods, and then they cover it with concrete to shape it. Finally, they place it on top of the house.

Question. Can you list any four emotions?
Answer: Happiness, surprise, anger, sadness.
Explanation: Emotions are the different feelings we experience and show, such as being joyful, shocked, mad, or sad.

Question. What do we utilize a water tank for?
Answer: We utilize a water tank to store water for various purposes such as drinking, cooking, bathing, and cleaning.
Explanation: A water tank holds a large amount of water so that we always have enough to drink, cook, take a shower, and keep our homes clean.

Question. Rewrite this passage using short-forms: It is a stormy day, and Tina is not happy. She cannot go out to play with her friends. Her brother does not want to play indoors either. They have decided to watch a movie instead. Their mother says she will make popcorn for them.
Answer: It's a stormy day, and Tina isn't happy. She can't go out to play with her friends. Her brother doesn't want to play indoors either. They've decided to watch a movie instead. Their mother says she'll make popcorn for them.
Explanation: We use contractions (short-forms) like "It's", "isn't", "can't", "doesn't", "They've", and "she'll" to make sentences sound more natural and conversational.

Question. If you had to create a water tank, what would you make it look like? Why?
Answer: If I had to create a water tank, I would make it look like a tree because trees give us shade and are important for the environment. It would remind everyone to save water and protect nature.
Explanation: Making a tank look like a tree is a creative way to show our love for nature and remind everyone to protect our planet and water!

Question. Rewrite this passage using short-forms: Partho is not feeling healthy today. His parents have decided that he will stay at home till he gets better. Partho is bored and cannot stay at home anymore. He decides to ask his grandmother if he can go outside, but he thinks she, too, would not agree.
Answer: Partho isn't feeling healthy today. His parents have decided that he'll stay at home till he gets better. Partho's bored and cannot stay at home anymore. He decides to ask his grandmother if he can go outside, but he thinks she, too, wouldn't agree.
Explanation: Short-forms like "isn't", "he'll", "Partho's", and "wouldn't" combine two words into one with the help of an apostrophe, which makes the writing smoother.

Match the Following

Question. Match the following sentences with their proper emotion/feeling:

Explanation: Exclamatory sentences end with an exclamation mark (!) and tell us how someone is feeling. "That's so creative!" shows wonder, while "Dear stag! How are you?" expresses sadness or concern.

Vocabulary Activity - "Guess the Word"

Question. Guess the word: A substance used to construct water tanks that hardens like stone.
Answer: Concrete
Explanation: Concrete is a strong building material made from cement, water, sand, and gravel that becomes very hard as it dries.

Question. Guess the word: A machine used by farmers, often represented as a unique water tank shape.
Answer: Tractor
Explanation: A tractor is a powerful vehicle that farmers use on fields to pull heavy loads and farm equipment.