RBSE Solutions Class 5 English Vocabulary Question Framing

1. Helping Verb (सहायक क्रिया) द्वारा आरम्भ करके।

2. “Wh' word (Who, Whose, Whom, What, Which, How, Why, When, Where, How long, How much, How many आदि) द्वारा आरम्भ करके।

1. Helping Verb से बनने वाले प्रश्न

Helping Verb (सहायक क्रिया) से आरम्भ होने वाले प्रश्न बनाने का तरीका है।
1. यदि उत्तर Yes या No से आरम्भ हो तो प्रश्न Helping Verb से ही आरम्भ होगा व Yes व No हट जायेंगे।
2. उत्तर जिस tense में है, प्रश्न में भी उस ही tense में प्रयोग की जाने वाली Helping Verb/ s में से किसी एक का प्रयोग किया जाता है।
3. यदि उत्तर का Subject (कर्ता), singular है तो आप भी प्रश्न में singular helping verb का प्रयोग करें और यदि subject, plural है तो plural helping verb का प्रयोग करें।
4. यदि उत्तर में pronoun (सर्वनाम), I, We हो तो प्रश्न में You कर दें, my/our को your कर दें, me/us को you कर दें। इसी प्रकार sense के अनुसार अन्य pronouns बदलें। 5. यदि उत्तर में Helping Verb नहीं है तथा Main Verb की I form है तो Helping Verb के रूप में 'do' तथा M.V. 'अन्त में 's' या 'es' है तो Helping Verb के रूप में 'does' का प्रयोग किया जाता है।
6. यदि उत्तर में Helping Verb नहीं है तथा Main Verb की II form है तो Helping Verb के रूप में 'did' का प्रयोग किया जाता है।
7. यदि उत्तर में निम्न Helping Verbs आयें तो इन्हें निम्नानुसार लिखा जाता है –
is, am, are - is/am/are;
have, has - have/has
have/has + been - have/has + been
was, were - was/were
had - had
had been - had been
will, shall - will/shall
will/shall + be - will/shall + be
will/shall + have - will/shall + have
will/shall + have been - will/shall + have been
modals - modals
8. जिस Helping Verb के एक से अधिक टुकड़े हो पहला टुकड़ा Subject से पहले आता है तथा दूसरा टुकड़ा Subject के बाद

Question. Did you live in Dabla?
Answer: (This question is provided as an example without a specific answer in the source. Typically, such questions would elicit a 'Yes' or 'No' response, indicating where someone resided.)
In simple words: The question asks if you used to live in a place called Dabla.

🎯 Exam Tip: When framing 'Yes/No' questions, always start with a helping verb (like Did, Do, Has, Is) relevant to the tense of the intended answer.

Question 2. Did you waste time?
Answer: No, we didn't waste time. We used our time productively instead. This shows a good habit of managing time well.
In simple words: The answer says no, they did not waste time.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to negative answers ("No, we didn't...") as they directly inform the structure and meaning of the question being framed.

Question 3. Is Salma happy?
Answer: Yes, Salma is happy. Her happiness might be due to a good event or situation. It's always nice when people are happy.
In simple words: Yes, Salma is happy.

🎯 Exam Tip: When a 'Yes' answer indicates a state of being, the question should typically start with a form of 'to be' verb like 'Is', 'Are', or 'Was'.

Question 4. Was Kambugriva a chatterbox?
Answer: Yes, Kambugriva was a chatterbox. This means Kambugriva talked a lot and was very talkative. Being a chatterbox can sometimes lead to trouble.
In simple words: Yes, Kambugriva talked a lot.

🎯 Exam Tip: To ask about past characteristics or states, use 'Was' or 'Were' at the beginning of the question.

Question 5. Has Rohit gone to school?
Answer: No, Rohit has not gone to school. Perhaps he is absent today or has a different plan. It's important to know why he didn't go.
In simple words: No, Rohit did not go to school.

🎯 Exam Tip: For actions that have or haven't happened, use 'Has' or 'Have' at the start of the question, often followed by the past participle of the main verb.

Question 6. Do Shivam and Nitin get up early?
Answer: Yes, Shivam and Nitin get up early. Waking up early is a good habit for starting the day. Many successful people wake up early.
In simple words: Yes, Shivam and Nitin wake up early.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asking about a regular habit or general truth in the present tense, use 'Do' or 'Does' as the helping verb.

Question 7. Will Manjeet help Raju?
Answer: No, Manjeet will not help Raju. This indicates that Manjeet has no intention of assisting Raju. It could be due to various reasons.
In simple words: No, Manjeet will not give help to Raju.

🎯 Exam Tip: To ask about future actions or intentions, start the question with 'Will' or 'Shall'.

Question 8. Had Rohit found some children in the garden?
Answer: Yes, Rohit had found some children in the garden. This happened before another past event. It means children were present in the garden.
In simple words: Yes, Rohit found children in the garden.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'Had' at the beginning of a question to inquire about an action completed before another past event.

Question 9. Does Seema also chew gutkha?
Answer: Yes, Seema also chews gutkha. Gutkha is a type of tobacco product that is harmful to health. Chewing it can cause many health problems.
In simple words: Yes, Seema chews gutkha too.

🎯 Exam Tip: For present tense actions involving a third-person singular subject, start the question with 'Does'.

Question 10. Shall you use tobacco?
Answer: No, we shall not use tobacco. Tobacco is very bad for health and can cause serious diseases. It's best to avoid it completely.
In simple words: No, we will not use tobacco.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'Shall' is used to form questions about future actions, often with 'I' or 'We', or to make an offer or suggestion.

EXERCISE : 1

Frame questions to get the following answers – निम्नलिखित उत्तरों के प्रश्न बनाइए

Question 1. Can you make tea?
Answer: (The answer for this question is not explicitly provided in the source for Exercise 1. A typical answer would be 'Yes, I can' or 'No, I cannot'.)
In simple words: This question asks if you know how to prepare tea.

🎯 Exam Tip: Questions starting with 'Can' ask about ability or possibility, and are answered with 'Yes, I can' or 'No, I cannot'.

Question 2. Was he swimming in the pond?
Answer: (The answer for this question is not explicitly provided in the source for Exercise 1. A typical answer would be 'Yes, he was' or 'No, he wasn't'.)
In simple words: This question asks if he was swimming in the pond.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'Was' at the start of a question to inquire about a past ongoing action with a singular subject.

Question 3. Did Pooja take juice?
Answer: No, Pooja did not take juice. Pooja chose not to drink the juice. This might be because she prefers something else.
In simple words: Pooja did not drink the juice.

🎯 Exam Tip: For simple past tense questions, 'Did' is used as the helping verb, and the main verb remains in its base form.

Question 4. Were they beating him?
Answer: Yes, they were beating him. This indicates a past continuous action of harming someone. Such actions are usually harmful and wrong.
In simple words: Yes, they were hitting him.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'Were' is used to form questions about a past continuous action with a plural subject or 'you'.

Question 5. Have Rajesh and Geeta left Dabla?
Answer: Yes, Rajesh and Geeta have left Dabla. They are no longer in Dabla. This means they have moved to a different place.
In simple words: Yes, Rajesh and Geeta went away from Dabla.

🎯 Exam Tip: Questions using 'Have' or 'Has' refer to actions completed in the past with relevance to the present, often called the present perfect tense.

Question 6. Does Pawan sing a song?
Answer: No, Pawan does not sing a song. Pawan is not a singer or does not choose to sing. It means he has a different talent.
In simple words: No, Pawan does not sing.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember to use 'Does' for singular subjects (like Pawan) when asking about current habits or facts in the simple present tense.

Question 7. Are you going to school?
Answer: Yes, I am going to school. This means I am currently on my way or planning to go. Education is very important for everyone.
In simple words: Yes, I am going to school.

🎯 Exam Tip: Questions about present continuous actions start with 'Is', 'Are', or 'Am' followed by the subject and the '-ing' form of the verb.

Question 8. Has Ravi beaten your brother?
Answer: Yes, Rani has beaten my brother. (Note: The question refers to 'Ravi' while the answer refers to 'Rani'. Adhering to the source, the names are kept as provided. This implies Rani won against the brother in some competition or fight.)
In simple words: Yes, Rani beat my brother.

🎯 Exam Tip: Ensure that the subject of the question (e.g., Ravi) matches the subject of the answer, or carefully note any discrepancies if the source presents them.

Question 9. Was Seema teaching English?
Answer: Yes, Seema was teaching English. She was in the middle of teaching English. This shows her skill in the language.
In simple words: Yes, Seema was teaching English.

🎯 Exam Tip: To inquire about a past ongoing action, begin the question with 'Was' or 'Were' followed by the subject and the '-ing' verb form.

Question 10. Were Sapna and Abhisek quarrelling?
Answer: No, Sapna and Abhisek were not quarrelling. They were likely getting along well. It's good to avoid quarrels.
In simple words: No, Sapna and Abhisek were not fighting.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'Were' at the beginning of a question when asking about a past continuous action involving plural subjects.

Question 11. Had Bharti completed the work?
Answer: No, Bharti had not completed the work. The work was still unfinished by Bharti. It means she still had tasks to do.
In simple words: No, Bharti had not finished the work.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'Had' is used at the start of questions in the past perfect tense to ask about actions completed before a specific point in the past.

Question 12. Will you do it?
Answer: Yes, I shall do it. This indicates a definite intention to perform the action. It shows commitment to the task.
In simple words: Yes, I will do it.

🎯 Exam Tip: Questions about future actions or intentions often begin with 'Will' or 'Shall', with 'Shall' being more formal or used for specific contexts.

Question 13. Could Alka attend the meeting?
Answer: No, Alka could not attend the meeting. She was unable to join the meeting. This might be due to a prior engagement.
In simple words: No, Alka could not go to the meeting.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'Could' is used to ask about past ability or possibility, or as a polite way to ask about present ability.

Question 14. Can Mukesh run fast?
Answer: Yes, Mukesh can run fast. This means Mukesh possesses the ability to run quickly. Fast running is a useful skill.
In simple words: Yes, Mukesh is able to run quickly.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asking about someone's ability, use 'Can' as the auxiliary verb at the beginning of the question.

Question 15. Should Jagdish guide you?
Answer: Yes, Jagdish should guide us. It is expected or recommended that Jagdish provide guidance. This means his advice is needed.
In simple words: Yes, Jagdish needs to show us the way.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'Should' is used in questions to ask for advice, recommendations, or to inquire about what is proper or expected.

Question 16. Do they waste time?
Answer: No, they do not waste time. They use their time efficiently. This shows their dedication to being productive.
In simple words: No, they do not misuse their time.

🎯 Exam Tip: For simple present tense questions about habits or facts with plural subjects, start the question with 'Do'.

Question 17. Does Yogita beat Neeraj?
Answer: Yes, Yogita beats Neeraj. (This implies Yogita consistently wins against Neeraj in a competition or game.) Such a situation can show one person's greater skill.
In simple words: Yes, Yogita always wins against Neeraj.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asking about a regular action in the present tense with a singular subject, use 'Does' as the helping verb.

Question 18. Are they swimming at the moment?
Answer: Yes, they are swimming at the moment. This indicates that they are currently engaged in swimming. It's a fun activity.
In simple words: Yes, they are swimming now.

🎯 Exam Tip: Questions about actions happening right now (present continuous tense) start with 'Is', 'Are', or 'Am' and use the '-ing' form of the verb.

Question 19. Did she tease you?
Answer: No, she did not tease me. She did not bother or make fun of me. This means the interaction was respectful.
In simple words: No, she did not annoy me.

🎯 Exam Tip: For past simple tense questions, use 'Did' followed by the base form of the main verb.

Question 20. Were you making a noise?
Answer: (The answer for this question is not explicitly provided in the source for Exercise 1. A typical answer would be 'Yes, I was' or 'No, I wasn't'.)
In simple words: This question asks if you were making a loud sound.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'Were' is used at the start of a question to ask about a past continuous action with 'you' or plural subjects.

EXERCISE:2
(Based on the textbook)

Question 1. .......... ?
Answer: Yes, Nitin and Shivam went to a park one day in the morning. This tells us about an event that happened in the past. It's important to remember details like when and where things happened.
In simple words: Nitin and Shivam visited a park one morning.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked to frame a question for a 'Yes' answer about a past event, use a 'Did' or 'Were' question focusing on the key actions and subjects.

Question 2. .......... ?
Answer: Yes, I close my right nostril while doing rechak. Rechak is a breathing exercise in yoga. Closing one nostril helps to control the breath.
In simple words: While doing rechak, I close my right nostril.

🎯 Exam Tip: If the answer is about a personal action, the question should use "you" and match the tense of the answer (e.g., "Do you...").

Question 3. .......... ?
Answer: No, the rats were not playing. This means the rats were engaged in some other activity, or perhaps were still. It's common for animals to play.
In simple words: The rats were not playing.

🎯 Exam Tip: For 'No' answers about past continuous actions with plural subjects, the question should start with 'Were' (e.g., "Were the rats playing?").

Question 6. Is Neha taking juice?
Answer: Yes, Neha is taking juice. She is currently drinking juice. Juice is a good way to get vitamins.
In simple words: Yes, Neha is drinking juice.

🎯 Exam Tip: Questions about present ongoing actions (present continuous tense) start with 'Is' or 'Are' and use the -ing form of the verb.

Question 7. Is Neha a good girl?
Answer: No, Neha is not a good girl. This indicates that Neha has some negative qualities or behaviors. It's important for children to be well-behaved.
In simple words: No, Neha is not a good child.

🎯 Exam Tip: To ask about a person's character or state in the present, begin the question with 'Is' or 'Are'.

Question 8. Should you throw bits of paper into a dustbin?
Answer: Yes, we should throw bits of paper into a dustbin. This is important for keeping our surroundings clean. Proper waste disposal helps the environment.
In simple words: Yes, we must put small paper pieces in a dustbin.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'Should' questions ask for advice or what is correct to do, and the answer confirms this obligation or recommendation.

Question 9. Do children enjoy on Dussehra?
Answer: Yes, children enjoy on Dussehra. Dussehra is a festival often celebrated with joy and activities. Festivals bring happiness to children.
In simple words: Yes, children like Dussehra.

🎯 Exam Tip: For questions about general habits or common occurrences involving plural subjects in the present tense, start with 'Do'.

Question 10. Do the birds and animals in the garden play with Rohit?
Answer: No, the birds and animals in the garden do not play with Rohit. This means Rohit does not interact playfully with them. Wild animals are usually shy.
In simple words: No, garden birds and animals do not play with Rohit.

🎯 Exam Tip: To frame a question for a 'No' answer about a present action involving multiple subjects, start with 'Do'.

Question 11. Will Salma cheat her father?
Answer: No, Salma will not cheat her father. She is honest and will not deceive him. Trust is very important in a family.
In simple words: No, Salma will not trick her father.

🎯 Exam Tip: Questions about future actions or intentions should start with 'Will' or 'Shall', and the answer confirms or denies that intent.

Question 12. Has Seema completed a job?
Answer: Yes, Seema has completed a job. She has successfully finished a task or assignment. Completing work shows responsibility.
In simple words: Yes, Seema finished a task.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'Has' at the beginning of a question for singular subjects when asking about an action completed in the present perfect tense.

Question 13. Was Kavita suffering from fever?
Answer: Yes, Kavita was suffering from fever. She was ill with a fever in the past. It is important to rest when you have a fever.
In simple words: Yes, Kavita had a fever.

🎯 Exam Tip: To ask about a past condition or state of being for a singular subject, start the question with 'Was'.

Question 14. Does Seema chew gutkha?
Answer: No, Seema does not chew gutkha. Seema does not partake in this harmful habit. Avoiding gutkha is good for health.
In simple words: No, Seema does not chew gutkha.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asking about a regular habit or fact with a singular subject in the present tense, use 'Does' as the helping verb.

Question 15. Did you see the famous Vijay Stambh?
Answer: Yes, we saw the famous Vijay Stambh. We had the opportunity to view this historical monument. It is an important landmark.
In simple words: Yes, we saw the famous Vijay Stambh.

🎯 Exam Tip: For questions about simple past events, use 'Did' followed by the base form of the main verb.

2. Question Words

इनका प्रयोग Question बनाने के लिए Interrogative pronoun के रूप में किया जाता है।
1. Why (क्यों)-'कारण पूछने के लिए।
2. When (कब)-'समय' पूछने के लिए
3. Where. (कहाँ)-'स्थान' जानने के लिए
4. How (कैसे)-'तरीका' जानने के लिए।
5. Who (कौन)-व्यक्ति के लिए, कर्ता की पूर्ति करता है।
6. Whom (किसको)-व्यक्ति के लिए, Object. (कर्म) की पूर्ति करता है।
7. Which (कौनसा, कौनसी)-वस्तु, जानवर या पक्षी के लिए।
8. What (क्या)-विशेष सूचना/तथ्य जानने हेतु
9. How far (कितनी दूर-दूरी जानने के लिए।
10. How much (कितना)-मात्रा जानने के लिए।
11. How many (कितने)-संख्या जानने के लिए
12. How often (कितनी बार)-बारंबारता के लिए

EXERCISE : 1
(Mixed)

Fill in the blanks with correct Question Word picking out from those given in the brackets at the end of sentence – वाक्य के अन्त में दिए गए कोष्ठकों से उपयुक्त प्रश्नवाचक शब्द का चयन कर रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति करें –

Question 1. .......... were the elephants shouting one day? (Who, Why)
(a) Who
(b) Why
Answer: (a) Who
In simple words: We use 'Who' when we are asking about the person or animal that did the action. Here, it asks about who was shouting.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'Who' is used to ask about the subject (the doer of the action), while 'Why' is used to ask about the reason.

Question 2. .......... milk do you take daily? (How many, How much)
(a) How many
(b) How much
Answer: (b) How much
In simple words: We use 'How much' for things we cannot count, like milk. 'How many' is for things we can count.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember, 'How much' is used for uncountable nouns (like milk, water, sugar), and 'How many' is used for countable nouns (like apples, books, people).

Question 3. .......... is your book? (Who, Which)
(a) Who
(b) Which
Answer: (b) Which
In simple words: 'Which' is used when we want to choose from a limited group of things. 'Who' is for people.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'Which' is often used when there's a choice between a specific set of items, while 'Who' refers to people.

Question 4. .......... does Salma take to school? (Whom, Why)
(a) Whom
(b) Why
Answer: (a) Whom
In simple words: 'Whom' asks about the object of the verb (the person Salma takes). 'Why' asks for a reason.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'Whom' is used when asking about the object of a verb or preposition, similar to 'him' or 'her', while 'Why' seeks an explanation or cause.

Question 5. .......... did the rats help the elephants? (Which, How)
(a) Which
(b) How
Answer: (b) How
In simple words: 'How' asks about the way something happened. Here, it asks about the method the rats used to help.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use 'How' to ask about the manner or method by which something is done. 'Which' is for selecting from options.

Question 6. .......... should we throw bits of paper or garbage? (Whom, Where)
(a) Whom
(b) Where
Answer: (b) Where
In simple words: 'Where' asks about the place. Here, it asks about the place where we should throw waste.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'Where' is used to ask about a location, while 'Whom' refers to people as the object of an action.

Question 7. .......... can you get orange colour? (How, How far)
(a) How
(b) How far
Answer: (a) How
In simple words: 'How' asks about the method or process. Here, it asks about the way to obtain orange color.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'How' is versatile and can ask about manner, condition, or process. 'How far' specifically asks about distance.

Question 8. .......... was Ravan's fault? (Who, What)
(a) Who
(b) What
Answer: (b) What
In simple words: 'What' asks about a thing or an action. Here, it asks about the specific fault of Ravan.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'What' is used to ask for information about something, an action, or a characteristic. 'Who' asks about a person.

Question 9. .......... do you broom the room? (How often, How much)
(a) How often
(b) How much
Answer: (a) How often
In simple words: 'How often' asks about how many times something happens, or its frequency. 'How much' is for quantity.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'How often' specifically enquires about the frequency of an action, while 'How much' asks about the quantity of uncountable nouns.

Question 10. .......... did Rohit find no friends in the garden to play with? (Where, Why)
(a) Where
(b) Why
Answer: (b) Why
In simple words: 'Why' asks for the reason. Here, it asks for the reason Rohit couldn't find friends.

🎯 Exam Tip: 'Why' is used to ask for the cause or reason behind an event, while 'Where' asks about the location.