NCERT Solutions Class 5 English Santoor Chapter 01 Papas Spectacles

Let us Think (Page 2)

Question 1. What is Papa searching for?
Answer: Papa is looking for his spectacles.
In simple words: Papa cannot find his spectacles and is trying to locate them.

Exam Tip: Read the story carefully to find what Papa has lost and mention it clearly in your answer.

Question 2. What are the possible places where Papa can find it?
Answer: Papa might discover his spectacles in several places - inside his pockets, under his chair, near the window, or resting on his head.
In simple words: The spectacles could be in his pockets, under the chair, by the window, or on his head.

Exam Tip: List all the places mentioned in the story where Papa checks for his spectacles.

Question 3. At last, where does Papa find his lost item?
Answer: In the end, Papa discovers his spectacles sitting on top of his head.
In simple words: His spectacles were on his head all along.

Exam Tip: This is the final finding in the story - focus on the ending to give the correct location.

B. Think and discuss

Question 1. Apart from reading, guess some other chores that Papa cannot do without the spectacles.
Answer: Besides reading, Papa needs his spectacles for many everyday tasks like watching television, chopping vegetables in the kitchen, writing letters or notes, using his mobile phone, and working at the computer.
In simple words: Papa needs spectacles for TV, cutting vegetables, writing, using his phone, and computer work.

Exam Tip: Think of activities that require good eyesight and list as many as possible - these show why spectacles are important.

Question 2. What makes your papa happy?
Answer: Different things bring joy to fathers. For some, spending time with loved ones brings happiness. Others enjoy listening to music, eating their favourite meals, or watching their preferred shows. Each father has his own special things that make him smile.
In simple words: Fathers feel happy with family time, music, good food, or favourite programmes.

Exam Tip: This question asks about your own experience - your answer may be different from other students, and that is completely fine.

Question 3. Make a list of things as instructed below. How would you express your gratitude to them?
Answer:

I express my gratitude to them by:

• Saying "Thank you"
• Giving them a hug
• Helping them in return

I express my gratitude to them by:

• Saying "Thank you"
• Sharing something with them
• Helping them when they need

Exam Tip: Show respect and thankfulness to those who help you - this teaches good values and strengthens relationships.

Let us Learn (Page 3-7)

A. Look at the words in each group. Arrange them in ascending order (Write the smallest or lightest object first and the biggest or heaviest last.)

Question 1. Towel, Sari, Handkerchief, Bedsheet
Answer: Handkerchief, Towel, Sari, Bedsheet
In simple words: Start with the tiniest item and finish with the largest one.

Exam Tip: Think about the size of each cloth item to arrange them from smallest to largest.

Question 2. Apple, Strawberry, Cherry, Watermelon
Answer: Cherry, Strawberry, Apple, Watermelon
In simple words: Arrange fruits from the smallest to the largest size.

Exam Tip: Compare the size of each fruit carefully to place them in the correct order.

Question 3. Twenty-nine, Fourteen, Ninety-one, Forty-seven
Answer: Fourteen, Twenty-nine, Forty-seven, Ninety-one
In simple words: Arrange numbers from the smallest to the largest.

Exam Tip: When arranging numbers, check which is smallest and which is largest.

Question 4. Hen, Crow, Sparrow, Eagle
Answer: Sparrow, Crow, Hen, Eagle
In simple words: List birds from the smallest to the largest.

Exam Tip: Think about the actual size of each bird to arrange them correctly.

Question 5. Ox, Rabbit, Elephant, Squirrel
Answer: Squirrel, Rabbit, Ox, Elephant
In simple words: Arrange animals from the tiniest to the heaviest.

Exam Tip: Picture each animal in your mind to judge their sizes properly.

Question 6. Write two examples more, following the same pattern.
Answer:
(i) Book, Magazine, Newspaper, Dictionary - Newspaper, Magazine, Book, Dictionary
(ii) Pebble, Rock, Boulder, Stone - Pebble, Stone, Boulder, Rock
In simple words: You should create your own lists and arrange items from smallest to largest, just like the examples shown above.

Exam Tip: Make sure to pick items of the same type and arrange them in a logical size order.

B. Note the following phrase: "a pair of shoes"

The word "pair" is used to describe things that come together or are used as a set of two. Below are phrases where "pair" is commonly used.

Question. Fill in the blanks and complete the phrases.
Answer:
(1) a pair of scissors
(2) a pair of pants/trousers
(3) a pair of spectacles
(4) a pair of shoes
(5) a pair of gloves
(6) a pair of earnings
(7) a pair of rackets
In simple words: A "pair" means two things that go together, like two shoes or two spectacles.

Exam Tip: Remember that certain items are always referred to as "a pair" because they come in twos.

C. Encircle the word that is spelt correctly. One has been done for you.

Question. Identify the correct spellings from the given options.
Answer:
(1) water
(2) vegetables
(3) balloon
(4) house
(5) elephant
(6) spectacles
(7) carpenter
(8) fruit
(9) receive
(10) principal
In simple words: Look at each word carefully and select the spelling that is correct.

Exam Tip: Spell-check questions reward careful attention - read each option letter by letter to spot mistakes.

D. Complete the story using the correct prepositions.

Choose from: around, after, before, in, above, on, among

Question. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions to complete the story.
Answer: My father has a habit of keeping his spectacles (i) in random places. Last week, he could not find his spectacles and looked (ii) around the house. We checked the big box that reached (iii) above our waists. My father looked for the spectacles (iv) among the newspapers kept (v) on the table. He continued searching for two hours (vi) before finally giving up. He sat down on the bed (vii) after giving one final look to the room and said with a sigh, "Looks like it is time to get a new pair."
In simple words: Prepositions like "in", "on", "around" tell us where or when something is happening.

Exam Tip: Study the meaning of each preposition - "in" means inside, "on" means on top, "around" means everywhere, and "among" means mixed with others.

E. Use the clues given below to complete the crossword puzzle!

Question. Solve the crossword puzzle using the given clues.
Answer:
Across: 2. near 6. clean 8. outside 9. dark
Down: 1. yes 3. big 4. happy 5. fast 6. cold 7. sold
In simple words: Match each clue with a word that fits the description and fill the crossword grid.

Exam Tip: Crossword puzzles are easier if you solve the longer words first, then use them to guide the shorter words.

Let us Speak (Page 7)

Question. "Papa" is a commonly used word in English to address one's "father". Say aloud the word you use for "father" in your language. Make a list of such words in your notebook. Share them with the class.
Answer: Different languages use different words to call one's father:

• Hindi: Papa, Pitaji, Bapu
• Tamil: Appa
• Bengali: Baba
• Marathi: Baba
• Punjabi: Pita
• Gujarati: Bapuji
• Telugu: Nanna
• Urdu: Abba

Exam Tip: Learning words from different languages helps you understand the diversity and richness of Indian culture.

Let us Listen (Page 8)

Question. Your teacher will read aloud a few word pairs. Listen carefully and encircle pairs in which the words sound different.
Answer: Encircle the word pairs that sound different:

pair-peer, bed-bad, fair-fear, where-were, cold-could, dare-dear, fill-feel
In simple words: Some word pairs sound exactly alike, while others sound quite different when spoken aloud.

Exam Tip: This listening exercise trains your ear to pick up subtle differences in pronunciation - focus on how each word sounds when spoken.

Let us Write (Page 8)

Question. Write the poem Papa's Spectacles in the form of a story in your notebook. Share your story with the class. You may start like this: "Today, my father is unhappy..."
Answer: Today, my father is unhappy. He is searching everywhere for his spectacles. He cannot read the newspaper, watch television, or cut vegetables without them. He looks inside his pockets, under his chair, and near the window. Finally, I tell him to stop and point out that his spectacles are resting on his head.
In simple words: Tell the story of Papa losing his spectacles and finding them finally on his own head.

Exam Tip: When turning a poem into a story, use the same events and details from the poem but write them in your own flowing sentences.

Let us Do (Pages 9-10)

Question A. Fun with matchsticks. Move 3 matchsticks to make 3 squares.
Answer: Rearrange three matchsticks in such a way that three separate squares are formed. (This requires visual-spatial thinking and problem-solving.)
In simple words: Try moving sticks around until you create three complete square shapes.

Exam Tip: Puzzle activities like this one develop your creative thinking - there may be more than one correct solution.

Question B. Look at the flame. Touch the red star with the tip of your nose, and look at the candle. And lo! It starts burning!
Answer: Do it yourself.
In simple words: This is a hands-on activity that you must perform and experience on your own to see the result.

Exam Tip: These "Do it yourself" activities are meant for you to explore and discover - they teach through direct experience.

Question C. Look carefully. Can you find 'd'?
Answer: Do it yourself.
In simple words: Search the grid carefully to locate the letter 'd' hidden among many 'b's.

Exam Tip: Visual search activities like this improve concentration and observation skills.

Just for Fun (Page 10)

Question. Riddle: I go to the market, I lovingly bring you home, I sit in front of you, And I cry, cry, cry. What is it?
Answer: Onion
In simple words: An onion goes to the market, is brought home, sits in front of you while you cook or cut it, and makes you cry because of the strong fumes it releases.

Exam Tip: When solving riddles, look for clues in each line - "I cry" is the main hint here, as onions are famous for making people's eyes water.