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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What is a telephone used for?
(a) Playing games
(b) Listening to music
(c) Talking to people
(d) Watching cartoons
Ans: (c)

A telephone is a means of communication that allows people to talk to each other.

(ii) Which of these is NOT a means of communication?
(a) Television
(b) Bicycle
(c) Letter
(d) Computer
Ans: (b)

A bicycle is used to travel, not to send messages.

(iii) What do you use to send a message to your friend who lives far away?
(a) Mobile phone
(b) Bicycle
(c) Teddy bear
(d) Crayons
Ans: (a)

A mobile phone can be used to call or message someone far away.

(iv) Which of these is a way to send a message quickly?
(a) Sending a letter
(b) Sending an email
(c) Sending a postcard
(d) Sending a gift
Ans: (b)

Email is a quick way to send messages over the internet.

(v) What do you use to write a letter to your grandma?
(a) Computer
(b) Bicycle
(c) Television
(d) Football
Ans: (a)

You can use a computer to type and print a letter.

Fill in the Blanks

(i) We use a _______ to send messages to people who are far away.
Ans: telephone

• A telephone helps us talk to someone even if they are far away.
• It is a tool used for talking and sending messages.

(ii) A postman delivers letters to our _______.
Ans: doorstep

• A postman brings letters and parcels to our homes.
• He leaves them at our doorstep or in the mailbox.

(iii) We watch our favorite cartoons on _______.
Ans: television

• A television shows pictures and sounds.
• We watch cartoons, movies, and news on it.

(iv) To send a quick message, we can use _______.
Ans: email

• An email is a message sent using a computer or phone.
• It goes to your friend almost instantly through the internet.

(v) We write with a _______ on a piece of paper to send a letter.
Ans: pen

• A pen is used to write letters or notes.
• We write the letter, put it in an envelope, and send it.

True or False

(i) A letter can be sent through a mailbox.
Answer: True

• A mailbox is used to post letters.
• The postman collects the letter from the mailbox and delivers it.

(ii) We need an envelope to send an email.
Answer: False

• Emails are sent using a computer or phone, not paper.
• You don’t need an envelope or stamp for emails.

(iii) A message written on paper and sent by post is called a postcard.
Answer: True

• A postcard is a small card used to write short messages.
• It is sent by post without an envelope.

(iv) We can only talk on a mobile phone, not send messages.
Answer: False

• A mobile phone lets us talk and send messages (SMS, chat, email).
• It is a modern and multi-use communication tool.

(v) Computers can help us talk to people using video calls.
Answer: True

• Computers can be used for video calls using the internet.
• You can see and hear the person while talking.

Match the Following

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Short Answer Type Questions

(i) What is a postman, and what does he do?
Ans: 

• ​​A postman is a person who brings us letters and parcels.
• He collects mail from the post office and delivers it to our homes.

(iii) How do you send a message using a mobile phone?
Ans: 

• ​To send a message, open the message app on your phone.
• Type your message and send it to your friend’s phone number.

(iv) Name one thing you can watch on television.
Ans: 

• ​​We can watch cartoons on television.
• Television shows pictures and sounds to entertain us.

(v) What is the difference between a letter and an email?
Ans: 

• A letter is written on paper and sent by post.
• An email is typed on a computer or phone and sent through the internet.

(vi) Why is a bicycle not a means of communication?
Ans: 

• ​A bicycle is used for travel, not for sending messages.
• It helps us go from one place to another, but we cannot talk or send messages with it.