Worksheet Solutions: The Cap-seller and the Monkeys | English for Class 1 (Mridang) PDF Download

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

(i) What did the man sell?
(a) Shoes
(b) Caps
(c) Books
(d) Toys
Ans: (b)
The man in the story sold caps.

(ii) Where did the man sleep one day?
(a) In a house
(b) Under a tree
(c) In a car
(d) On a bench
Ans: (b)
The man slept under a tree one day.

(iii) Who took away all the caps?
(a) Birds
(b) Monkeys
(c) Squirrels
(d) Dogs
Ans: (b)
The monkeys took away all the caps.

(iv) What did the cap-seller throw into the empty basket?
(a) His shoes
(b) His hat
(c) His cap
(d) His shirt
Ans: (c)
The cap-seller threw his cap into the empty basket.

(v) How did the cap-seller get his caps back?
(a) He cried loudly
(b) He sang a song
(c) He threw his cap into the basket
(d) He shouted at the monkeys
Ans: (c)
This is how the cap-seller got his caps back.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks.

(i) The man in the story sold _______.
Ans: caps

(ii) He carried the caps in a _______ on his head.
Ans: basket

(iii) The man was a _______.
Ans: cap-seller

(iv) The monkeys took away all his _______.
Ans: caps

(v) The cap-seller got all his caps back by throwing his _______ into the empty basket.
Ans: cap

(vi) The cap-seller shook his _______ at the monkeys.
Ans: fists

(vii) The monkeys copied the cap-seller by scratching their _______.
Ans: head

(viii) The cap-seller had an _______.
Ans: idea

(ix) The monkeys also threw their caps into the _______.
Ans: basket

(x) The cap-seller went away _______.
Ans: happily

Q3: True or False.

(i) The cap-seller sold shoes.
Ans: False - The cap-seller sold caps, not shoes.

(ii) The monkeys threw their caps into the basket.
Ans:  False - The story does not mention that the monkeys threw their caps into the basket.

(iii) The cap-seller never got his caps back.
Ans: False - The cap-seller did get his caps back.

(iv) The monkeys copied the cap-seller's actions.
Ans: True - The monkeys copied the cap-seller's actions.

(v) The cap-seller was angry with the monkeys.
Ans: True - The cap-seller was angry with the monkeys.

Q4: Give the Meaning of the Word.

(i) What does "monkeys" mean? _________________
Ans: "Monkeys" means animals with tails that resemble humans and are known for their mischievous behavior.

(ii) What does "scratched" mean? ______________
Ans: "Scratched" means using one's nails or fingers to rub or itch a part of the body.

Q5: Short Answer Questions.

(i) Why did the cap-seller throw his cap into the empty basket?
Ans: The cap-seller threw his cap into the empty basket to make the monkeys copy him, so they would return his caps.

(ii) How did the monkeys respond when the cap-seller shook his fists at them?
Ans: When the cap-seller shook his fists at the monkeys, they also shook their fists, imitating him.

(iii) How did the cap-seller feel after getting his caps back?
Ans: The cap-seller felt happy after getting his caps back, as he was able to continue selling them and earning a living.