NCERT Solutions for Class 1 English Marigold Unit 8 - A Little Turtle

Page No 88:

Question 1: Learn New Words
A) Carry
B) Crawl
C) Tired
D) Turtle
Answer:
A) Carry: To take from one place to another Example sentences:
1) You should carry your own school bag.
2) Carry a pen with you.

B) Crawl: To move slowly Example sentences:
1) Small insects crawl on the floor.
2) You crawl when you are sleepy.

C) Tired: A state when one needs rest Example sentences:
1) I am tired of studying.
2) She was already tired.

D) Turtle: An animal that has a hard shell on its body and walks slowly Example sentences:
1) My friend has kept a turtle as a pet.
2) I saw a turtle hiding under my bed.

Page No 89:

Question 1:

• How does a turtle walk?
• What does the turtle carry on its back?
• Where does the turtle go when it is tired?

Answer:

• A turtle walks slowly.
• The turtle carries its house on its back.
• The turtle goes to bed when it is tired.

Question 2:

• What is the turtle’s house called?
• What other reasons can you give for a turtle going into its house?

Answer:

• A turtle lives in its shell. So, its house is called a ‘shell’.
• According to me, the turtle would go into its house to eat food and to hide from its friends.

Disclaimer: These are sample answers. Students are advised to write the answers based on their own experiences and observations.

Question 3:
Answer:
Disclaimer: Students are advised to practice this on thier own.

Question 4:

• Imagine you are a turtle. Crawl like a turtle.
• Now you are tired so get into your shell and go to sleep.
• Wake up and start to crawl again.
• Now hide in your shell because some naughty children are near you.

Colour both the turtles
Disclaimer: Kindly refer the textbook for the images.
Answer:
Disclaimer: This is an activity that has to be performed by the students.
Disclaimer: The students may colour the picture using the colours of their choice.

Page No 90:

Question 1: Let's read and write
Answer:
Disclaimer: Join the dotted lines to form the given alphabets.