NCERT Solutions for Class 3 English Unit 5 - The Yellow Butterfly

Page No 49:

Question 1: Learn New Words
A) Escape
B) Pond
C) Peach
D) Climb
E) Catch
F) Middle
G) Hungry
H) Float
I) Shout
J) Chase
K) Flutter
L) Twist
Answer:
A) Escape: to run away Example sentences:
1) I escaped from the Maths class.
2) The prisoner escaped from the prison.

B) Pond: a small body of water Example sentences:
1) There is ablue fish in the pond.
2) Lotus is found in ponds.

C) Peach: name of a yellow juicy fruit Example sentences:
1) Peach is my favourite fruit.
2) The cost of peaches have gone high.

D) Climb: to go up Example sentences:
1) I tried to climb an apple tree.
2) It is not easy to climb 100 stairs.

E) Catch: to hold something that has been thrown Example sentences:
1) Catch the ball on time.
2) Catch the bus quickly.

F) Middle: at an equal distance of something Example sentences:
1) He was standing in the middle of the road.
2) The middle row makes a lot of noise.

G) Hungry: need for food Example sentences:
1) I was hungry in the evening.
2) A hungry man gets angry more easily.

H) Float: to move slowly or lightly in a liquid Example sentences:
1) The paper floats on the water.
2) The clouds float in the blue sky.

I) Shout: to utter a loud cry Example sentences:
1) Do not shout at me without any reason.
2) She shouts with joy during the game.

J) Chase: to catch up with Example sentences:
1) The dog chases us while we jog in the evening.
2) Chase her before she gets missed.

K) Flutter: to flap the wings quickly and lightly Example sentences:
1) The butterfly flutters near my window.
2) The flutter of the birds woke me up from deep sleep.

L) Twist: form into a bent Example sentences:
1) Do not twist your body.
2) There is a slight twist in the story.

Question 2:

1. Where did Sonu first see the yellow butterfly?
2. Name three places where the butterfly rested.
3. Why did Sonu chase the butterfly?
4. Why did Sonu let the butterfly go?

Answer:
1) Sonu first saw the yellow butterfly in his garden.
2) The butterfly rested on the red rose, white lotus, and peach tree.
3) Sonu chased the butterfly to save it from the spider’s web.
4) Sonu let the butterfly go to make him free.

Question 3:

1. If you were a butterfly, how would you feel if you were caught?
2. Why did the butterfly go to the flowers in the garden?
3. Say these sentences aloud.
   • Butterflies can fly.
   • Birds can fly.
   • Kites can fly.
   • Aeroplanes can fly.

Can we fly? No, we can’t.
We can fly in an aeroplane.
Answer:
1) If I were a butterfly, I would be very sad if I were caught.
2) The butterfly go to the flowers in the garden to suck the flowers’s juice as it is their food.
Butterflies can fly.    Birds can fly.
Kites can fly.    Aeroplanes can fly.
Can we fly? No, we can’t. We can fly in an aeroplane.
Disclaimer: These are sample answers. Students are advised to write the answers based on their own experience and observation.

Page No 50:

Question 1: Write the sentences in proper order using these words to help you:

1. First
2. Then
3. After
4. This
5. Finally

1. Finally, I dress up and go to school.
2. Then I brush my teeth and have a bath.
3. First of all, I get out of bed.
4. After this I eat my breakfast.
Answer:
1) First of all, I get out of bed.
2) Then I brush my teeth and have a bath.
3) After this I eat my breakfast.
4) Finally I dress up and go to school.

Question 2: Activity: Paper fun Let’s make a butterfly.
1. Take a sheet of paper. Cut two squares of the same size.
2. Fold them like a fan.
3. Hold both the folded squares and tie a thread in the middle.
4. Now spread the folds, and the wings of your butterfly are ready.
5. Cut the body of the butterfly and draw its eyes. Put a smile on its face.
6. Stick it on the wings and your butterfly is ready.
7. You may decorate your butterfly by sticking some bindis, beads or sequins on it.    
Disclaimer: Kindly refer to the textbook for the images.    
Answer:
Disclaimer: This is a creative activity to be done along with your friends and teacher’s guidance as per the instructions given.

Page No 51:

Question 1: Make two words from one word. One has been done for you.
butterfly    butter    fly
Answer: