NCERT Solutions for Class 2 English Chapter 10 The Crow

Question A. Which birds do you see around your house or near your school?
Answer: Do it yourself.
In simple words: Look around your home or school. Tell your teacher what birds you can spot.

Exam Tip: This is a personal observation question. Write about birds you actually see, like sparrows, crows, or pigeons.

Question B. What do you like about the crow?
Answer: We find the black colour of the crow interesting. Many people like how the crow looks and behaves.
In simple words: Crows are black and pretty. People like them.

Exam Tip: Share what you like most about crows - their colour, sound, or cleverness. Your own ideas are good answers.

Question A. Can you identify the birds in the box? Write their names in the space provided.
Answer: The three birds shown are Duck, Parrot, and Sparrow. The second set shows Goose, Hen, and Peacock. You can match each picture to its name by looking at the colours and shape of each bird.
In simple words: Match each picture to its bird name. Look at the colours and shape to help you.

Exam Tip: Remember the key features - a parrot is green, a peacock has big tail feathers, and a duck has a flat beak.

Question A. Draw your favourite bird in the box given below and write its name in the given blank.
Answer: Your favourite bird could be a peacock. You can draw a picture of it yourself in the empty box and write the bird's name in the blank space below.
In simple words: Pick your favourite bird. Draw it and write its name.

Exam Tip: Choose a bird you find interesting. Your drawing should show key colours or features so your teacher knows which bird it is.

Question A. Close your eyes and listen to your teacher say the following words. Listen and repeat the word as she says. You may clap for each syllable of the word.
Answer: Do it yourself.
In simple words: Listen to your teacher carefully. Clap once for each part of the word you hear.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to how your teacher speaks each word so you copy the sounds correctly.

Question. Read the words in Column A. Complete the word in Column B that rhymes with it. Hint: The words in Column B should be the names of birds. One has been done for you.
Answer:
(i) grow - crow (already done)
(ii) carrot - parrot
(iii) pen - hen
(iv) arrow - sparrow
(v) block - peacock
In simple words: Find words that sound the same at the end. The answer words are all bird names.

Exam Tip: Look at the last sound of the first word. Find a bird name that ends with the same sound.

Question A. Make the sentences using one word from each box. Write the sentences in the blanks given below.
Answer:
(i) Today I will go to a village.
(ii) Today we will go to a school.
(iii) Today Rajni will go to a park.
(iv) Today she will go to a farm.
(v) Today Harish will go to a theatre.
In simple words: Take one word from each column and put them together to make a full sentence.

Exam Tip: Check that your sentence makes sense by reading it aloud. Each sentence should follow the pattern "Today [person] will go to [place]."

Question. Which birds do you see around your house or near your school?
Answer: Answers will vary based on your location and observations. Students should list the different kinds of birds they notice in their own neighborhoods or school areas.
In simple words: Name the birds you see near your home or school.

Exam Tip: Share real examples from your own area - the answer shows what you have actually seen and noticed.

Question. What do you like about the crow?
Answer: Many people find crows interesting and attractive. One thing many enjoy is their dark black color. Crows are also smart birds that can solve problems and learn from people.
In simple words: We like crows because they are black and very clever.

Exam Tip: Give specific reasons for your answer - color, intelligence, or behavior are all good examples to mention.

Question. Can you identify the birds in the box? Write their names in the space provided.
Answer:
(i) Duck
(ii) Parrot
(iii) Sparrow
(iv) Goose
(v) Hen
(vi) Peacock
In simple words: Match each bird picture to its correct name by looking at its shape, colors, and special features.

Exam Tip: Learn the names and look of common birds - notice their unique colors and body shapes to tell them apart.

Question. Draw your favorite bird in the box given below and write its name in the given blank.
Answer: Choose any bird you like best. One example could be a peacock. Draw a clear picture of your favorite bird in the box and write its name clearly below or next to your drawing.
In simple words: Pick a bird you like, draw it nicely, and write down what it is called.

Exam Tip: Your choice can be any bird - make sure your drawing shows the bird's main colors and features, and spell the name correctly.

Question. Close your eyes and listen to your teacher say the following words. Listen and repeat the word as she says. You may clap for each syllable of the word.
Answer: This is a listening and speaking activity. Pay careful attention as your teacher speaks each word slowly. Repeat each word after your teacher. Try clapping once for each part (syllable) you hear. For example, "pea-cock" has two claps, "fea-ther" has two claps, "beau-ti-ful" has three claps, "col-our-ful" has three claps, and "a-no-ther" has three claps.
In simple words: Listen to your teacher, say the words back, and clap to count the parts in each word.

Exam Tip: Clapping helps you feel and count syllables correctly - say the word slowly as you clap to get the rhythm right.

Question. Read the words in Column A. Complete the word in Column B that rhymes with it. Hint: The words in Column B should be the names of birds. One has been done for you.
Answer:
(i) grow - crow
(ii) carrot - parrot
(iii) pen - hen
(iv) arrow - sparrow
(v) block - peacock
In simple words: Find a bird name that sounds the same at the end as each word in the first list.

Exam Tip: Rhyming words have the same ending sound - listen carefully to the last sound of each word in Column A to find the matching bird name.

Question. Make the sentences using one word from each box. Write the sentences in the blanks given below.
Answer:
(i) Today I will go to a village.
(ii) Today we will go to a school.
(iii) Today Rajni will go to a park.
(iv) Today she will go to a farm.
(v) Today Harish will go to a theatre.
In simple words: Pick one word from each column and put them together to make a full sentence that makes sense.

Exam Tip: Check that each sentence starts with "Today" and uses the pattern "[name/pronoun] will go to a [place]" - all five sentences should follow the same shape.