Crying Class 5 Worksheet English Marigold Poem 4

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) The poem "Crying" is about:
(a) Happiness
(b) Sadness
(c) Excitement
(d) Anger

(ii) The poet uses the word "weeping" to describe:
(a) Laughing
(b) Crying
(c) Shouting
(d) Whispering

(iii) According to the poem, tears can be like:
(a) A storm
(b) A sunny day
(c) A calm breeze
(d) A rainbow

(iv) What is the poet's advice about crying?
(a) To cry all the time
(b) To never cry
(c) To cry when you are alone
(d) To cry and let it out sometimes

(v) In the poem, the poet says that crying can:
(a) Make you feel worse
(b) Make you feel better
(c) Make you feel angry
(d) Make you feel happy

Q2: Read the following poem and complete the exercises below.

"Crying only a little bit
is no use. You must cry
until your pillow is soaked!
Then you can jump in the shower
and splash-splash-splash!
Then you can throw open
your window
and, 'Ha, ha! ha ha!'
And if people say, 'Hey,
what's going on up there?'
'Ha ha!' sing back, 'Happiness
was hiding in the last tear!
I wept it! Ha ha!'”

Rhyming Words
A. Write two words in the balloon that rhyme with the one mentioned in it. 

B. Match the actions described in the poem to their symbolic meanings. Fill in the correct letter from the Symbolic Meanings column next to each Action.

Choose the Odd One Out
C. Circle the word in each set that is different from the others in terms of meaning.
(i) 
(ii) 

(iii) 
(iv) 
(v) 

Q3: Fill in the blanks

(i) Crying is a natural way to express _______.

(ii) When we feel sad, we often have a strong urge to _____.

(iii) Crying can be a sign of _______, _______, or even _______.

(iv) Some people might feel better after a good ______.

(v) Shedding tears can release _______ and help you feel more _______.

Q4: True or False

(i) Crying is a healthy way to express emotions.

(ii) It is not normal to cry when you are happy.

(iii) Only humans can cry.

(iv) Crying is a sign of weakness.

(v) Shedding tears can help relieve stress and tension.

Q5: Short Answer Questions

(i) How does the poet describe crying in the poem?

(ii) Why does the poet think it is important to cry sometimes?

(iii) What are some examples of things that could be described as "weeping" in the poem?

(iv) How does the poet feel about crying?

(v) What message do you think the poet is trying to convey through this poem?

You can find Worksheets Solutions here: Worksheet Solutions: Crying