Book Class 5 Worksheet English Gul Mohar

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) Why does the speaker say books are like "magic boxes"?
(a) Because they are heavy
(b) Because they contain surprises and wonders
(c) Because they are hard to understand
(d) Because they are made of paper
Ans: (b)
The speaker compares books to magic boxes because they hold the power to transport us to different worlds and introduce us to new ideas and people.

(ii) What feeling does the word 'sail' convey in the poem?
(a) Fear
(b) Adventure and exploration
(c) Boredom
(d) Sadness
Ans: (b)
The word 'sail' in the poem conveys a sense of adventure and exploration, suggesting that reading a book is like embarking on an exciting journey.

(ii) When we read a book, where does the speaker say our mind is?
(a) In the chair
(b) Over there, in the world of the book
(c) In the room
(d) Nowhere
Ans: (b)
The speaker says that even though our body is in the chair, our mind is in the world of the book, indicating that we become deeply immersed in the story.

(iii) What happens to the room when we start reading a book?
(a) It gets bigger
(b) It disappears or 'melts away'
(c) It becomes noisy
(d) It becomes brighter
Ans: (b)
The speaker says that when we start reading a book, the room seems to disappear or 'melt away', indicating that we become so engrossed in the story that we forget about our physical surroundings.

(iv) What is the main message of the poem about books?
(a) Books are heavy
(b) Books are boring
(c) Books have the power to take us on amazing journeys through imagination
(d) Books are expensive
Ans: (c)
The main message of the poem is that books have the power to transport us to different worlds and let our imagination run wild.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) Each book is like a __________ box which holds all things for their lovers.
Ans: magic
The speaker compares a book to a 'magic box' because it contains wonders and surprises for those who read it.

(ii) The speaker says that when we read a book, our body is in the chair, but our _________ is over there.
Ans: mind
This means that our imagination is so captivated by the book that it feels like our mind is in the world of the story.

(iii) The word 'sail' in the poem conveys a sense of adventure and __________.
Ans: exploration
The word 'sail' suggests going on an exciting journey to different places, conveying a sense of adventure and exploration.

(iv) The speaker uses the words 'we' and 'our' to include the reader in the __________ of reading.
Ans: experience
By using 'we' and 'our', the speaker invites the reader to feel a connection to the magical world of books.

(v) The speaker compares reading a book to __________ on a page to another land or age.
Ans: sailing
This comparison emphasizes the adventurous and exploratory nature of reading, as if we are sailing to new places through the pages of a book.

Q3: Match the Column 

Match the terms on the left with their corresponding meanings on the right.
Ans:

Q4: True or False

(i) The speaker calls books 'magic boxes' because they are heavy.
Ans: False
The speaker calls books 'magic boxes' because they hold the power to transport us to different worlds and introduce us to new ideas and people.

(ii) When we read a book, our mind stays in the same place as our body.
Ans: False
The speaker says that our mind is in the world of the book, far away from our physical surroundings, when we read a book.
(iii) The main message of the poem is that books have the power to take us on amazing journeys through imagination.
Ans: True
This is the main message of the poem - that books have the magical ability to transport us to different worlds through our imagination.

(iv) The speaker compares reading a book to sailing on a river.
Ans: False
The speaker compares reading a book to sailing on a page, which conveys a sense of adventure and exploration.

(v) The speaker uses the words 'me' and 'my' to emphasize that reading is a personal experience.
Ans: False
The speaker uses 'we' and 'our' to include the reader in the experience of reading, creating a sense of shared imagination and emphasizing that the magic of books is something that can be enjoyed by everyone.